Japanese Kitchen Tools I Actually Use

I didn’t build my kitchen all at once.

Over time, I started choosing tools
that felt simple, reliable, and easy to use.

These are the ones I use most often in my everyday cooking.

HARIO Glass Food Storage Containers

I use these for everyday food storage.

Because they’re made of heat-resistant glass,
they can go from the refrigerator to the microwave
and even be placed directly on the table.

Among the pans I’ve used,
this is the one I reach for most often.

It takes a little getting used to,
but over time it becomes easier to handle.

A traditional Japanese scrubbing brush
used for cleaning cookware and vegetables.

It’s simple, durable,
and dries quickly after use.

It can also be used beyond the kitchen,
for cleaning sinks, shoes,
or even outdoor surfaces.

I mainly use this for my cast iron pan.

It doesn’t absorb oil easily,
making it suitable for cleaning oily surfaces.