The Shun Hinoki Cutting Board is crafted of Japanese Hinoki, a white cypress wood known for its beauty, natural lemony fragrance, and longevity even in the most humid conditions. Used in a cutting board, this medium-soft wood “gives” as you cut, helping to preserve the edges of your fine Shun cutlery. Quite simply put, hinoki is the perfect cutting surface for all your Shun knives. This larger size offers the right surface for all general-purpose cooking tasks. This board also features a handy juice groove around the edge of the board so juice gets caught in the groove for less mess and easy clean up. The wood for Shun’s hinoki products is grown in Japan and is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified for sustainable forest management practices. In addition, all our hinoki products are made from wood resulting from forest thinning, which is required to maintain healthy growth.Here are some tips for maintaining your Shun Hinoki Cutting Board, wet cutting board before each use as this helps it resist staining. Wash with mild detergent; towel dry, then let air-dry away from direct sunlight. Do not put in dishwasher.