A tawashi (たわし or 束子, lit., a bundle) is a scrubbing brush for wet cleaning,[1] of a style that is popular in Japan.[2] Traditionally, tawashis were made of a hemp palm.[3][4] In Japan, sponges used for rubbing and washing are now treated as forms of tawashi. A metallic tawashi (金属たわし, kinzoku tawashi) is made of metal; steel, stainless steel, and brass are frequent choices. They may be used in removing scorching and rust.
Types[edit]
Several synthetic polymers are frequently seen:
- A polyurethane sponge is sometimes called sponge tawashi (スポンジたわし, suponji tawashi).
- Nylon sponges, sometimes called nylon tawashi (ナイロンたわし, nairon tawashi), are suitable for washing tough stains, but should not be used on delicate items.
- An acrylic tawashi (アクリルたわし, akuriru tawashi) is a tawashi made of acrylic, typically knitted or crocheted.
- A luffa sponge, or luffa tawashi (ヘチマたわし, hechima tawashi), is used as a body scrub.
- In recent times,[vague] some tawashis are crocheted from cotton yarn, producing the eco-friendly tawashi (エコたわし, eko tawashi), which is scratch-free, and used for dishes and small cleaning jobs. (The prefix eco- (エコ) indicates that it creates less pollution because[vague] it can be used without soap or detergents.[5])
- Kamenoko Tawashi Established in Tokyo in 1907, Kamenoko Tawashi produces durable, biodegradable scrubbing brushes handmade from woven palm fibers. Ideal for scouring residue from pots and pans, these industry-standard kitchen accessories are also effective in removing soil from root vegetables like carrots, radishes, a.
- KAMENOKO Sponge is designed to have very basic essences of what we really expect a kitchen sponge to have. The great drainage achieved by Japanese-made high-quality urethane and antimicrobial effect of silver ion makes a perfectly hygienic sponge.
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A popular Japanese design for a tawashi, said to resemble a young turtle
A yellow polyurethane sponge with a green nylon sponge. It is called sponge tawashi in Japan.
A luffa sponge, called hechima tawashi in Japanese
Tawashi from late Edo period
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Sheets, Cassie. '3 reasons you should buy these Japanese scrub brushes'. missoulian.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^Stinchecum, Amanda Mayer (April 5, 1987). 'Shopper's World: Kyoto's Handmade Brushes'. New York Times. p. A6.
- ^Oda, Shuko (June 19, 2018). 'Tawashi Brush: I'd Be Lost Without My...'. Financial Times. p. 57.
- ^Writer, JENNIFER KOPF | Staff. 'Kitchen Essential: tawashi brush'. LancasterOnline. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^Ogawa, N. (September 9, 2009). 'Magically Clean Eco Tawashi'. Make. 9: 114.
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International Stadium Yokohama
Nissan Stadium, also known as International Stadium Yokohama, is a sports venue in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which opened in March 1998. International Stadium Yokohama is situated 640 metres south of Kamenoko-bashi. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
The Shin-Yokohama Rāmen Museum is a food court which opened in 1994, located in the Shin-Yokohama district of Kōhoku-ku, Yokohama, Japan. Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is situated 1 km southeast of Kamenoko-bashi. Photo: Douglaspperkins, CC BY 3.0.Yokohama Arena
Yokohama Arena is an indoor arena located in Yokohama, Japan. Yokohama Arena is situated 1 km east of Kamenoko-bashi. Photo: Momotarou2012, CC BY-SA 3.0.Yokohama Rosai Hospital
Yokohama Rosai Hospital is situated 550 metres southeast of Kamenoko-bashi. Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.Localities in the Area
Kōhoku-ku
Kōhoku-ku is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Pqks758, Public domain.Kanagawa
Kanagawa-ku is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Kanagawa is situated 3½ km south of Kamenoko-bashi. Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Tsuzuki-ku
Tsuzuki-ku is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Tsuzuki-ku is situated 4 km northwest of Kamenoko-bashi. Photo: Aimaimyi, CC BY-SA 3.0.Kamenoko Tawashi Brush
Kamenoko-bashi
- Type: Bus stop
- Location: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan, East Asia, Asia
| 35.5154° or 35° 30' 55.5' north | Longitude 139.6087° or 139° 36' 31.4' east |
| 4 metres (13 feet) | OpenStreetMap ID node 2937376840 |
| 10862231 |
Also Known As
- Japanese: Kamenoko bashi
- Japanese: かめのこばし
- Japanese: 亀甲橋
- Japanese: 亀甲橋
- Kamenoko Bashi
- Kamenokō Bashi
In the Area
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Landmarks
- Shin’yokohama ŌhashiBridge, 410 metres east
- Kitashin’yokohama EkiMetro station, 570 metres northeast
- Kozukue StationRailway station, 1 km southwest
- Shin-YokohamaRailway stop, 1¼ km southeast
Other Places
- Kamenoko-bashiBus stop
- LawsonConvenience store
- Minamidai-machiBus stop, 220 metres northeast
- Minamidai-machiBus stop, 220 metres northeast
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