Premium Kishu Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal (15KG)

Premium Kishu Binchotan: 15kg Pack - Made in Japan

Binchotan charcoal from the Kishu province of Japan (紀州備長炭), also known as Wakayama white charcoal, is considered the premium form of Japanese white charcoal. As the birthplace of Japanese binchotan, Kishu's exceptional quality makes it highly sought after, often resulting in limited supply and frequent stock shortages throughout the year.

Traditionalists believe that only binchotan produced in select regions of Japan can truly be called binchotan, with Kishu recognized as the top source and Tosa ranked second:

• Kishu (Wakayama)
• Tosa (Kochi)
• Hyuga (Miyazaki)

Since the supply is limited, we will get whatever cuts we can find for Kinshu—sometimes small, sometimes quarter-sized—but they are all user-friendly for different types of small to large grills.

The difference in results can be significant, so always ask where your binchotan was produced if it is not stated.

What is Kishu Binchotan?

The Kishu is also where binchotan originated in the 1600s. Some traditionalists believe only the white charcoal made of the oak trees in Wakayama Prefecture in Kishu could be called binchotan.Itis considered to be the top grade of binchotan.

In Japan, there are three major sources of premium binchotan white charcoal. They are Kishu binchotan (Wakayama), Tosa binchotan (Kochi) and Hyuga binchotan (Miyazaki).