Revered in Japan since the Edo Period, binchotan is a premium activated charcoal prized as a natural air and water purifier. Its detoxifying properties make it a potent addition to beauty and wellness goods, cleansing on a microscopic level. Morihata Binchotan is crafted through traditional methods from 100% ubame oak by artisans in Kishu, Wakayama Prefecture, the birthplace of binchotan.