{"product_id":"takayama-black-bamboo-whisk-chasen-shin-kazuho-for-omotesenke","title":"Takayama Black Bamboo Whisk Chasen “Shin Kazuho” for Omotesenke","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis handcrafted Takayama Chasen is made from Japanese black bamboo by 25th-generation chasen master Ryosai Kubo, a Traditional Craftsman certified by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRyosai Kubo is one of only 16 Takayama chasen makers carrying on this traditional craft today. Each chasen is individually handcrafted in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara, a region renowned for its centuries-old tradition of chasen making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the selection of the raw bamboo to the finished chasen, all materials are sourced in Japan. The bamboo is traditionally prepared using natural methods, including aburanuki (oil removal) and sun-drying, before being carefully shaped and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis Shin Kazuho (真数穂) is crafted from black bamboo and is recommended for practitioners of the Omotesenke school of Chanoyu. With its traditional form and understated appearance, it is well suited for both regular tea practice and tea gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Takayama Chasen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Shin Kazuho (真数穂)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for: Omotesenke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by 25th-generation chasen master Ryosai Kubo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified Traditional Craftsman by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of only 16 Takayama chasen makers carrying on the tradition today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo: Japanese Black Bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials sourced in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Takayama, Ikoma, Nara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore use, soak the prongs in warm water for a few minutes to gently soften them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly after each use to remove all traces of matcha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the chasen to dry completely after use to help prevent mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout Takayama Chasen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTakayama Chasen (高山茶筅)\u003cbr\u003e25th-Generation Chasen Master Ryosai Kubo (二十五代目茶筅師 久保良斎)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTakayama, located in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, is renowned for its long tradition of handcrafted bamboo tea whisks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRyosai Kubo continues this heritage as a 25th-generation chasen master. Traditional bamboo preparation techniques, including aburanuki and natural sun-drying, are still carried out in Takayama before each chasen is carefully shaped and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmotesenke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e#Omotesenke\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryosai Kubo – 25th-Generation Takayama Chasen Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45088947962052,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/takayama-chasen-bamboo-whisk-black-bamboo.jpg?v=1757040593","url":"https:\/\/narateacompany.com\/fr\/products\/takayama-black-bamboo-whisk-chasen-shin-kazuho-for-omotesenke","provider":"Nara Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}