Charcoal
Kashi Oak Charcoal — 30cm
Hand-fired oak charcoal from the mountains of Niyodogawa.
Our finest charcoal. Each piece of Kashi oak is hand-selected and slowly fired in a traditional kiln in Niyodogawa, Kochi — home to one of Japan’s clearest rivers. The 30cm length is traditionally used in tea ceremony charcoal arrangements and high-end Japanese restaurants.
from¥7,000
Total: ¥7,000
About this charcoal
HAND-FIRED IN NIYODOGAWA
Kashi (Japanese evergreen oak) produces some of the densest, longest-burning charcoal in Japan. In the mountains above the Niyodo River — famous for its water clarity rated No.1 in Japan — Sumizumi fires each batch by hand using a traditional kiln method passed down through generations.
THE 30CM CUT
The long 30cm cut has deep roots in Japanese culture. In the tea ceremony, charcoal arrangement (sumitemae) is an art form in itself — each piece is chosen for its shape, sound, and the way it burns. This same cut is prized by high-end robata and yakitori chefs who demand consistent, clean heat.
CHARACTERISTICS
- Exceptionally long burn time
- Steady, even heat
- Very low smoke and odor
- Beautiful natural cross-section
- Each piece is unique
USES Tea ceremony (sumitemae), decorative display, robata grilling, high-end charcoal cooking, irori hearth
SUSTAINABILITY
Sumizumi practices sustainable forestry in Niyodogawa. Every tree harvested is part of a managed cycle that supports both the forest ecosystem and the rural community.