1Wash in luke warm water with a soft cloth and rinse well.

2Avoid direct sunlight.

3Never put your lacquerware in a microwave oven or a dishwasher.

4Keep away from stoves or heaters, and avoid excessive dryness and humidity.

5Do not stack on top of other lacquer products.

6Wipe off finger prints with a soft cloth.

7To restore luster, polish with a soft dry cloth, and if necessary, apply afew drops of vegetable oil.

8Dressing, oil, hot food and cold food will be able to serve all.

9Never use sharp cutlery.

10You can use refrigerator depends on the base material.
If a lacquerware is made from wood("mokuseihin"), do not place it in the refrigerator for a long time, because the excessive dryness might caused a crack.
Recently, it has been greatly improved techniques for drying the wood than in the old days. If you put it for a short time, it seems all right even if you put wooden lacquerware into a refrigerator. (e.g. Serve hors d'oeuvres on lacquerware, and put it into a refrigerator a few hours until parties start.)
As long as it has a plastic base("jyusiseihin", "mokuhunseihin"),it is possible to keep a lacquerware in the refrigerator for a long time.
Even if in any case, the lacquerware is not vessels for "long-term storage." It does not have air tightness like a tupperware. Please note.

11The peculiar smell of lacquer will disappear gradually.
If you want to shorten the time, do not keep it in a cupboard.
Also, before you start using, please wash thoroughly with a dishwashing soap and warm water.
Please wash thoroughly with detergent and warm water.