Shun DM0816 Hinoki Cutting Board, Medium Hinoki is a type of Japanese cypress renowned for its beauty as well as its delicate, natural fragrance The medium-soft nature of this cypress wood "gives" as you cut, helping to preserve the edges of your fine shun cutlery Shun'S hinoki products are grown in japan and is forest stewardship council (FSC) certified for sustainable forest management practices Shun hinoki products are made from wood resulting from forest thinning, which is required to maintain healthy growth Easy to care for: wet cutting board before each use to resist staining; wash with mild detergent and towel dry, then let air-dry