Handmade Sendan Cutting Board This cutting board is made by the Morotsuka Village Forestry Research Group, known simply as Rinken. Rinken includes forestry workers and farmers who grow shiitake log trees themselves. Each piece carries the warm, handmade feel of the wood itself. You’ll notice beautiful grain and an amber sheen from the walnut oil finish. Use it to chop ingredients, then bring it straight to the table as a serving plate to brighten your meal — a truly versatile item. The material used is sendan wood. Morotsuka Village plants many cedar and cypress for building materials and konogi (sawtooth oak) for shiitake logs, so why choose sendan? The answer lies in sendan’s potential. While cedar can take 40 to 60 years to mature, sendan grows fast enough to be harvested in about 20 years. It also absorbs six times more CO2 than cedar during growth. Sendan is strong and easy to work with, and if it grows straight it becomes an ideal timber. Spotting sendan’s promise were members of the Fukuoka–Okawa Furniture Association, a cooperative in Fukuoka Prefecture. They not only make sendan furniture but also plant sendan trees in various locations. They visited Morotsuka Village through those planting efforts and forged a relationship with Rinken. Sendan furniture looks to the future and the environment. Why not try it in your home? Each small-size board varies in width, and designs range from classic to uniquely styled pieces. You’ll enjoy the excitement of opening it for the first time. ★You can purchase a handmade sendan cutting board from the Morotsuka Village Tourism Association (Shiitake no Yakata 21) or Morotsuka Store (online shop).🤗