Products Name: Hinoki 5 Syaku Masu (17-165-01)
Size: 6.7x6.7x4.7cmH (2.64x2.64x1.85inchH)
Inside Dimensions:5.1x5.1x3.9cmH
(2.01x2.01x1.54inchH)
Materials: Hinoki Cedar
A container made of Japanese hinoki cedar wood, has its origins in the Middle Ages.
It was a unit of measure for rice. Basic version has a capacity of 1 "go" or 180 g equivalent.
This corresponded to the daily portion needed to feed one person.
Over the years, this container has also become a unit of measure for sake.