{"product_id":"premium-tosa-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-4kg-han-maru-cut","title":"Premium Tosa Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal - 4kg (Han-Maru Cut)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?si=6DbcM44iQ6Er4Cu9\u0026amp;list=PLJm5A3JP3_M8bjjaWlq3_xe6neEUkM1EF\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Tosa Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal - 4kg (Han-Maru Cut)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Kishu is the birthplace of binchotan, Tosa (Kochi Prefecture) is its powerhouse. Made from the same dense Ubame Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus phillyraeoides\u003c\/em\u003e) as Kishu charcoal, Tosa Binchotan is famous for intense firepower and long burn duration — the same metallic ring when struck, the same glass-like density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, Tosa Binchotan is the charcoal of choice for traditional unagi (eel) specialists, who rely on its powerful, stable infrared heat for the signature result: crisp on the outside, juicy within. This 4kg pack comes in the Han-Maru cut — whole natural rounds, the slowest-lighting but longest-burning form — professional-grade heat for extended sessions on the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ed; padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Binchotan Regions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mycookware.com.au\/collections\/vendors?q=Kishu\" title=\"Kishu binchotan\" style=\"color: #191919;\"\u003eKishu (Wakayama) — The Gold Standard (Ubame Oak)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mycookware.com.au\/collections\/vendors?q=Tosa\" title=\"Tosa binchotan\" style=\"color: #191919;\"\u003eTosa (Kochi) — The Powerhouse (Ubame Oak)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mycookware.com.au\/collections\/vendors?q=Hyuga\" title=\"Hyuga binchotan\" style=\"color: #191919;\"\u003eHyuga (Miyazaki) — The Smart Choice (Blue Oak)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Three Cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Cut — Quick to light, for shorter sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarter Cut — Split logs, steady all-rounder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHan-Maru — Whole rounds, longest burn (ideal for the 54cm konro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piece sizes vary naturally from batch to batch and may differ from the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Powerhouse Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kochi's rugged forestry yields high-quality Ubame Oak, giving Tosa charcoal its intense, sustained firepower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Unagi Choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Favoured by eel masters for high infrared output that seals in juices while crisping the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHan-Maru Longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole natural rounds hold consistent high heat longer than any other cut — suited to extended grilling and the 54cm konro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Combustion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal smoke and odour, leaving the food's flavour unaltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4kg Pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e A size that suits regular home grilling and smaller commercial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Premium Tosa Binchotan Japanese White Charcoal - 4kg (Han-Maru Cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Safety Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of the reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be used outdoors only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore using this product, please read the leaflet attached to the box or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mycookware.com.au\/blogs\/buying-guides\/safely-lighting-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-a-comprehensive-guide\" title=\"Safety Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eonline user guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Tosa Binchotan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Kochi Prefecture, Tosa Binchotan benefits from the region's rugged forestry, which yields high-quality Ubame Oak. While Kishu established the method, Tosa artisans perfected production at scale without compromising quality. The charcoal is fired at temperatures exceeding 1000°C, leaving a carbon structure so dense it rings like metal when struck — the primary indicator of authentic, high-grade charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHan-Maru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUbame Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus phillyraeoides\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTosa, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tosa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42526965694546,"sku":"プレミアム土佐備長炭 - Han-Maru Cut (4KG)","price":145.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/8825\/files\/Tosa-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-for-konro-grill-2kg-v2.png?v=1765867925","url":"https:\/\/mycookware.com.au\/products\/premium-tosa-binchotan-japanese-white-charcoal-4kg-han-maru-cut","provider":"My Cookware Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}