Japanese: Tofu Dogu, ca. 1965-1980

Tofu maker built by Miyauchi family and served to remove water from coagulated soymilk. A perforated board is inserted into the bottom of the box, covered by a close weave cloth. Soymilk is, thereafter, poured into the box and a wooden cover floated atop. The weight of the cover presses the water out of the milk through an opening in the bottom of the device. Under pressure, tofu is the remnant of the milk left remaining on the cloth.

Donated by Nikkei Cultural Society