Kitchen Tools

Explore our range of Japanese kitchen utensils designed for cooks who appreciate traditional tools and thoughtful craft. This collection brings together pieces used every day in Japanese kitchens, from fine graters to Hinoki boards, giving you practical ways to prepare ingredients with care and precision at home. Each supports a specific task, giving you practical ways to prepare ingredients with care and precision at home. The focus is on tools that feel balanced in the hand and reward steady, deliberate use rather than shortcuts or multi-purpose compromise. They are chosen for daily cooking, where small differences in handling, pressure and surface make a noticeable difference to results.

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The Bamboo Wasabi Grater Brush is a small bamboo cleaning tool attached to black packaging with Japanese text and illustrations showing its use for wasabi prep, grater cleaning, and cleaning stove burners or grills.
Bamboo Wasabi Grater Brush
£3.50
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The Hagane-zame Wasabi Graters set includes a metal wasabi grater, wooden spatula, black gift bag, booklet, and a black box with Japanese text and the Good Design Award label.
Hagane-zame Wasabi Graters
From £42.00
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The Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Extra Small features a black handle and fine grating surface, shown against a white background.
Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Extra Small
£7.95
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The Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Small is a rectangular grater with a handle and fine holes, made of stainless steel and shown on a white background.
Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Small
£10.95
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The Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Medium features a flat rectangular stainless steel blade and a handle with a hanging hole, displayed on a white background.
Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Medium
£16.95
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The Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Large features fine grating holes for precision, a sturdy handle, and a hanging hole, making it ideal for grating wasabi and other ingredients.
Wasabi Stainless Steel Grater - Large
£33.00
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The Miso Muddler is a stainless steel kitchen tool with Japanese text and images on the packaging, ideal for effortlessly mixing miso paste into soups and sauces.
Miso Muddler
£13.50
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A packaged Rust Eraser with a visible gray block, designed for easy removal of rust from carbon steel knives and Japanese blades.
Rust Eraser
£12.95
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The 3000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone With Reservoir, set on a black tray, is ideal for precise knife sharpening with its dual grit surfaces.
3000/6000 Grit Combination Whetstone With Reservoir
£68.00
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The Cypress Hinoki Oshzushi Press is a sushi mold for making pressed sushi, packaged in clear wrapping with Japanese text and sushi images on the label.
Cypress Hinoki Oshzushi Press
£13.50
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A pair of Japanese Cooking Chopsticks - Wood with black and gold striped handles, styled as Saibashi cooking chopsticks, featuring a label near the top.
Japanese Cooking Chopsticks - Wood
£5.00
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A metal wire shelf bracket with dual prongs and a rectangular support, compatible with slotted wall panels—perfect for organizing the Tongs for the Ceramic Steamer Plates by Nagatani or other kitchen accessories.
Tongs for the Ceramic Steamer Plates by Nagatani
£5.95
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Japanese kitchen tools for everyday preparation

If you regularly work with fresh wasabi, you’ll find the classic wasabi grater, shaped to turn a rhizome into a smooth paste for serving at the table. These graters are also well suited to ginger and garlic, producing the fine texture commonly used in Japanese cooking rather than coarse shreds.

For tofu dishes, a traditional tofu press helps remove excess moisture evenly. This creates firmer blocks that hold their shape when sliced, fried, baked or dressed, making it easier to achieve consistent results at home.

Cutting, grinding and mixing by hand

The collection includes Japanese cutting boards made from Hinoki cypress, valued for their lightness and subtle natural scent. Hinoki boards are gentle on knives and provide a stable surface for slicing fish, vegetables and herbs, helping reduce blade wear while offering enough resistance for precise cutting.

For hands-on preparation, a Suribachi mortar paired with a wooden pestle allows you to grind sesame seeds, miso, spices and aromatics by hand. The ridged interior creates friction that breaks ingredients down gradually, giving you more control over texture than electric grinders.

Caring for and using Japanese kitchen tools

Many Japanese kitchen tools are made from natural materials such as wood or ceramic and are designed for regular use. Wooden items should be washed by hand, dried thoroughly and stored somewhere well ventilated. Avoid soaking or dishwashers, as prolonged moisture and heat can damage the surface.

Most tools benefit from steady, everyday use rather than occasional handling. Over time, surfaces could soften slightly, edges might wear in naturally and tools will become easier to work with. With basic care, these kitchen tools are designed to last and to feel better in use the longer you keep them.

If you’re building a set of traditional Japanese kitchen tools or adding one special piece to your routine, explore the collection to find utensils that bring a touch of Japanese technique to everyday cooking.

 

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. If a kitchen tool is unused and in its original condition, it can be returned in line with our standard returns policy. Full details on eligibility, timeframes and how to arrange a return can be found in our Returns Policy.

Yes. We work with chefs, restaurants and retailers and offer trade pricing across much of our range, including kitchen tools. If you’re buying for professional use or resale, you can apply for a trade account through our wholesale pages.

They are. Many of these tools are used daily in Japanese home kitchens as well as professional settings. They’re chosen because they do one job well, making them practical for everyday cooking rather than specialist-only use.

A miso muddler is used to dissolve miso paste smoothly into warm liquids such as soup or broth. Press the paste gently against the side of a bowl or pan, then stir until fully blended and free of lumps.

If you’re adding one piece, choose a tool that fits how you already cook. A wasabi grater suits fresh aromatics, while a Hinoki cutting board or Suribachi supports everyday preparation across a wide range of dishes.

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