These are rice paddles. The product name is Hinoki Rice Paddle.

Our shamoji, rice scooper, is made of Hinoki cypress, a coniferous tree that Japanese people have been familiar with since ancient times. It is superior in water resistance, durability, and antibacterial effect, and its beautiful grain has attracted many people at home and abroad. Considering these features, it is very reasonable to process the natural wood into kitchen utensils such as ladles, spatulas, as well as rice paddles.

Their simple design not only gives an aesthetic impression but also shows functional performance in use. The handles are polished so smoothly that users can grab them with comfortability. In addition, the head is shaped to mix, scoop and serve rice easily.

Use an appropriate size for your purpose. Mini size is good to mix and scoop Kamameshi, mixed rice, in a small pot, small and medium ones are ideal to serve rice in a rice cooker or to mix rice and vinegar in a medium-sized handai, sushi oke bowl, and the large is useful to make vinegared rice by mixing in a large sushi oke that is mainly used at commercial facilities such as sushi bars, hotels, and restaurants.