It so much true that the various sized masu boxes even became officially recognized units of measurement. Here is a little reference on the traditional Japanese measurement units used for masu boxes compared to their western equivalents:
Japanese Units | Metric Volume | US Volume | ||
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Shaku | 18ml | 0.018L | 0.6087oz | 0.0048gal |
Gou | 180ml | 0.180L | 6.0865oz | 0.0476gal |
Shou | 1800ml | 1.800L | 60.8652oz | 0.4755gal |
To | 18000ml | 18.000L | 608.6524oz | 4.7551gal |
All the above prices are unit prices available above a given order quantity (1,30,50,100pcs)
The Masu selling company is shipping masu boxes to customers both in Japan and worldwide. Recently we are getting more and more orders from not just individuals, but organizations, Japanese restaurants, international companies making a business opening ceremony Japanese style by opening a barrel of sake and drinking its contents from masu boxes. An excellent way of drinking Japanese sake is to do it from a freshly made masu box. That may be the reason why Japanese people cherish a rather intimate connection with these small wooden boxes from the old times. We would like to share the best parts of traditional Japanese culture with as much people around the globe as possible.