{"product_id":"handmade-kit_005","title":"Handmade Tofu Kit (Domestic Organic Soybean, Domestic Seawater Nigari \u0026 Tofu Box)","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/css\/unity.css\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"exp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"prd_unityTemp_min\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2%;\"\u003eHandmade Tofu Kit\u003cbr\u003e(Domestic Organic Soybean, Domestic Seawater Nigari \u0026amp; Tofu Box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0459_101.jpg\" alt=\"Tofu Kit\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eWe made the set of materials to make delicious tofu easily at home. Compared to separate purchases, it's more beneficial to purchase these as a set. The set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"unityTable3line\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1 Domestic Organic Soybean 500g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1 Uminosei Seawater Nigari 200ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1 Tofu Box (100% Tofu Box Type from Hinoki Cypress, Mie Prefecture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCloths for Making Tofu (Cloth and Sash bag) 1pc each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAn easy to understand tofu recipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConvenient thermometer (optional, with just adding +280yen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eWe will send an exclusive box with the mentioned contents above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"youtube\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"738\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pjwI5tbQLo0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bgTxt7\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/blogs\/column\/way-of-making-tofu?ls=en\u0026amp;curr=usd\"\u003eClick here for more details about how to make tofu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagRight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you tried handmade tofu, you probably won't get satisfied with ready-made commercial tofu. Please try and enjoy making handmade tofu at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0018g.jpg\" alt=\"シンプルコード4\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2%;\"\u003eIngredients Explanation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"tab-a\" type=\"radio\" name=\"tab_item\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"tab_item\" for=\"tab-a\"\u003e① 100% Hinoki Cypress Tofu Box \u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab-b\" type=\"radio\" name=\"tab_item\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"tab_item\" for=\"tab-b\"\u003e② Organic Soybean\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab-c\" type=\"radio\" name=\"tab_item\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"tab_item\" for=\"tab-c\"\u003e③ Uminosei Seawater Nigari\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab-d\" type=\"radio\" name=\"tab_item\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"tab_item\" for=\"tab-d\"\u003e④ Cloth and Sash Bag\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_content\" id=\"tab1-uniq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intv_wrap\"\u003e　\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003e100% Hinoki Cypress Tofu Box Type From Mie Prefecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0459_02.jpg\" alt=\"Tetron\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eThis tofu box made by natural Hinoki Cypress (or Japanese Cypress) from Kishu City. Each item has different color and wood grain because they are handmade with the natural tree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease look at the left picture below. These are the parts of the tofu box. From left: bottom plate; body; lid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sanding process is done with care so that there are no wood scratch at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0459_03.jpg\" alt=\"Tetron\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eThis tofu box are also included with 100% cotton thread cloth and sash bag. Please use it for making a fine and smooth handmade tofu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a0459_04.jpg\" alt=\"Tetron\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eBecause the you dan disassemble and assemble the parts easily, this tofu box is easy to wash. The material is also easy to dry, so you don't have to worry about mold. The Hinoki Cypress has a very good water resistance and pressure so they can even be used in the bathtub. Also, this tree is hard to deform and doesn't damage easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0018m.jpg\" alt=\"Tetron\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eThe Kumano City at Mie Prefecture has Hinoki Cypress forests since the Edo period. There, the Kishu Clan encourage the foresty and use shipping to carry the wood to Edo. Even from that time, Hinoki Cypress is already known as an excellent quality wood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis box is a handcrafted product made by craftsmen. It has a unique refreshing scent from the Hinoki Cypress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen washing this box, please wash it gently using a soft sponge. When drying, please do not use a dryer, etc. Please dry this box with natural air as much as possible in a well-ventilated place. Keep it in the cupboard after drying. Please avoid leaving the box in a wet and damp place because it will cause mold. This type of wood will not rot, crack, and loose. Because it is made 100% by Hinoki Cypress, this tofu box will not only hardened the tofu but also brings out the sweetness and umami of the soybean to its full extent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_content\" id=\"tab2-uniq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intv_wrap\"\u003e　\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eOrganic Soybean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003e These soybeans are high quality soybeans raised carefully and organically in Hokkaido.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a107p005.jpg\" alt=\"Tofu Kit Ingredient\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eThey are harvested when completely ripe, these soybeans are rich in nutrients and have fine quality of taste and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a3067_02.jpg\" alt=\"Tofu Kit Ingredient\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eThis soybean is organic, raised without pesticide, non-chemical cultivation, and dried with natural drying (using the sun). If you boil the soybean, you can enjoy the sweetness of plump beans. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will deliver this soybean in vacuum-pack transparent bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_content\" id=\"tab3-uniq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intv_wrap\"\u003e　\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eUminosei Seawater Nigari\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0018k.jpg\" alt=\"Tofu Kit Ingredient\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eAn ideal nigari (brine, a byproduct of extracting salt from sea water) for making tofu that contains rich natural minerals in every package. This nigari was made by the manufacturing process of natural sea salt. It's a high-quality nigari which is also used in well-known tofu stores. If you use this nigari in tofu making, you can make authentic tofu with tender and rich taste at home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNigari is purely made with seawater. It contains abundant natural mineral. You can use 200ml of nigari for 20 blocks of tofu servings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe production area is in a remote island surrounded by beautiful nature, Izu Oshima. This nigari's raw material is 100% pure sea water carried by Kuroshio (Japan Current, a north-flowing ocean current on the west side of the North Pacific Ocean). We don't use any other nigari or coangulant product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagRight\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe manufacturing process includes concentrating the seawater with salt-field type of net, which collects salt and the mother liquid from the collected salt. The contents of this nigari are not only magnesium chloride, but also contains a small amount of trace elements in seawater. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe taste is not only bitter but also slightly salty, with a subtle richness of seawater. Therefore, this nigari is not only solidifies the tofu but also brings out the sweetness and umami of the soybean to its full extent. You can make tofu with sweet, delicious, yet nostalgic taste at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0018u.jpg\" alt=\"シンプルコード4\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_content\" id=\"tab4-uniq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intv_wrap\"\u003e　\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\"\u003eCloth and Sash Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eThe cloths included with the tofu box are a set of products produced by Yoshida textile specialty shop for food in Tsubame-shi, Niigata Prefecture. Kawashima The Japan Store made the order to the manufactures to create fine-grained and smooth handmade tofu. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bag is suitable for the filtration process. The function is similar to the paper used in Nell Coffee Drip coffee making method. But when making tofu, we need to use a cloth material, not paper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manufactures are not using chlorine-based bleach in the bleaching process. In addition, this cloth has a soft texture that makes it difficult to make any scratch to the tofu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe size for both bags: 33cm wide x 40cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a1315_02.jpg\" alt=\"Tetron\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eSash Bag ↑\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prd_unityFullcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/a1315_03.jpg\" alt=\"Tetron\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; margin-top: 2%;\"\u003eCloth ↑\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"unityMain-b_h2\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2%;\"\u003eCustomer's Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ico_lady-a2.jpg\" alt=\"お客様の声1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eI ate the tofu in a flash because it was delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eThe freshly made tofu was so delicious\u003c\/span\u003e that I ate it completely in a flash. I still have plenty of nigiri, so I would like to make handmade tofu again in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ico_men-a5.jpg\" alt=\"お客様の声1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eI enjoy the taste so much\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I have been making handmade tofu for several times with this kit, and I am relieved that \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003ethe taste is always delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e I enjoy the natural taste of organic soybean and distilled water processed into tofu without adding anything unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ico_lady-a4.jpg\" alt=\"お客様の声1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eI was able to make well-done handmade tofu for the first time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The taste of handmade tofu is wonderful. \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eI am looking forward to make it again in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ico_lady-a7.jpg\" alt=\"お客様の声1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eThe process of transforming it into tofu is really fun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I use the product to make tofu as soon as the item arrived. \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eI enjoy making handmade tofu because I can see the soybean gradually transforming into tofu.\u003c\/span\u003e I am very satisfied with making cotton tofu (momen tofu). Thank you for selling this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"unityBalloon2-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/ico_men-a2.jpg\" alt=\"お客様の声1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"comment\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\" color=\"#290e04\" style=\"color: #290e04; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"title\"\u003eThis handmade tofu cannot be compared with the commercial tofu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003eI was surprised to be able to make delicious authentic tofu so easily at home.\u003c\/span\u003e The handmade tofu taste cannot be compared with commercial tofu sell in stores. When I tried making tofu at home, I've become to love eating tofu again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzag\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"item_info\"\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix prd_zigzagLeft\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagTxt\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" class=\"prd_detail\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eName\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHandmade Tofu Kit (Domestic Organic Soybean, Domestic Seawater Nigari \u0026amp; Tofu Box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e- 1 Domestic Organic Soybean 500g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 1 Uminosei Seawater Nigari 200ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 1 Tofu Box (100% Tofu Box Type from Hinoki Cypress, Mie Prefecture)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Cloths for Making Tofu (Cloth and Sash bag) 1pc each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- An easy to understand tofu recipe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Convenient thermometer (optional, with just adding ¥280)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zigzagImg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/kawashima-ya.backdrop.jp\/images\/h0018_top_en.jpg\" alt=\"商品詳細\" width=\"100%\" style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kawashimaya the japanstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42997880127726,"sku":"80205514","price":4490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4152\/4545\/files\/h0018_top_en.jpg?v=1710237947","url":"https:\/\/mizunori.live\/products\/handmade-kit_005","provider":"kawashimaya the japanstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}