Binchotan is the highest quality of charcoal made with natural wood in Japan. There is more convenience charcoal or Binchotan made outside of Japan are becoming used more, those made in Japan are renowned for their high quality. They are additive-free and do not produce any strange smells or smoke. Each piece is cut by hand using a chainsaw from trees grown locally, and then carefully fired in a kiln. This traditional production process results in a superior product, which has been used it in Japanese restaurants not only in Japan but also around the world.