Ryobi-an
Koban Magewappa Bento Box
The Koban bento box is a single tier, magewappa bento box perfect for taking your lunch to the office, university or on a picnic. Whether you make a Japanese meal with rice and lots of side dishes, or you have your leftovers from last night’s supper, the Koban bento box will keep it fresh for lunch. And if you look after it, your magewappa bento box can last for decades.
Also included is a removable divider.
These Bento Boxes are handmade in Odate, Akita prefecture by Ryobi-an, a studio that employs craftspeople who are certified in the traditional craft of magewappa.
Magewappa is a way of steam bending wood than has been designated one of Japans Traditional Crafts by the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries. This labour-intensive process involves softening planks of Cedar (sugi) before forming them into round shapes and drying them. Magewappa is notable for the light colour of the wood, and the straight grain lines that can be seen around the bento boxes.
Magewappa is a great material for bento boxes. As well as being sustainable and plastic free the wood allows moisture to escape and enter, controlling humidity and making sure your food stays fresh. Even better cedar wood has bactericidal properties, making it a great choice for a bento box.
Dimensions: 185mm x 105 mm x 65 mm
Capacity: 560 ml
Weight: 150g
Gift Wrapping Service
For a special finishing touch, add our gift wrapping service to your cart and your order will be carefully wrapped in a reusable Japanese furoshiki cloth, reflecting the beauty and tradition of Japanese gift giving. Available for an additional £5.50.
Shipping & Returns
Delivery
We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:
- UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
- UK orders over £60 – FREE
- Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
- EU Delivery – £19.00
- US Delivery – from £15.00
- Everywhere Else – from £16.00
Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.
Customs & Import Charges
For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.
For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.
For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
Returns
We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.
- Full-price items: return within 14 days
- Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
- Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.
