{"product_id":"urushi-com-kiso-hinoki-japanese-cypress-bath-stool-tall-height-handcrafted-bathroom-chair-30-x-18-x-35-cm","title":"Urushi.com Kiso Hinoki Japanese Cypress Bath Stool - Tall Height, Handcrafted Bathroom Chair (30 x 18 x 35 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bath Stool That Listens to Your Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a moment in every Japanese bath ritual when you sit down, feel the warmth of the water, and let the day dissolve. The stool beneath you matters more than you think. Too low, and standing back up becomes a struggle. Too cold, and the plastic breaks the spell entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKiso Hinoki Tall Bath Stool\u003c\/strong\u003e by Urushi.com was born from exactly that frustration. Customers asked for a bath chair with more height — one that made sitting and standing effortless, one that felt worthy of a proper Japanese bathing experience. Master craftsman Yoshihiko of Kisoji.com listened, and this stool is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong\u003eKiso Hinoki (Kiso Japanese Cypress)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Japan's three most prized woods — every stool is shaped by hand in the Kiso Valley of Nagano Prefecture, where hinoki has been harvested and crafted for over a thousand years. The wood is naturally antibacterial, pleasantly aromatic, and remarkably durable in wet environments, making it the ideal material for bathroom use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall Height Design (35 cm):\u003c\/strong\u003e Significantly higher than standard bath stools, making it easy to sit down and stand up — ideal for elderly users, those with joint discomfort, or anyone who prefers a more comfortable bathing posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Kiso Hinoki Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from the Kiso Valley, Nagano Prefecture — Japan's most celebrated hinoki-producing region, known for producing wood used in Ise Shrine reconstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Antibacterial Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinoki contains hinokitiol, a natural compound with strong antibacterial and antifungal properties — keeping your stool hygienic in the humid bathroom environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each stool is individually crafted, meaning slight natural variations in grain and color are a mark of authenticity, not imperfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Stable Seat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm x 18 cm seat surface provides a comfortable, stable sitting area without taking up unnecessary space in the bathroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Hinoki Fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The gentle, forest-fresh scent of hinoki fills your bathroom during use — a sensory element central to the Japanese bathing tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Natural Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiso Hinoki contains high concentrations of resin with strong antibacterial properties. This resin may appear as dark streaks or knots on the surface — this is a natural feature of the wood, not a defect. The stool is crafted from the densest, most durable sections of the hinoki log, which naturally contain these markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan. Handcrafted in the Kiso Valley, Nagano Prefecture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urushi.com (うるしドットコム)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52945868161135,"sku":"UC-HINOKI-BATH-STOOL-K2-FI","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/9546\/1231\/files\/image_63f07621-072a-419b-ae46-c7f7892fe858.png?v=1777772346","url":"https:\/\/japansprime.com\/products\/urushi-com-kiso-hinoki-japanese-cypress-bath-stool-tall-height-handcrafted-bathroom-chair-30-x-18-x-35-cm","provider":"JapansPrime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}