Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Person placing a bird shaped cast iron supplement into a pot of water heating on a gas stove burner
Bird shaped cast iron supplement resting inside a pot of boiling water on a gas stovetop
Person easily lifting a bird shaped cast iron supplement out of a pot using wooden chopsticks
Person placing a bird shaped cast iron supplement into a white water kettle to enrich boiling water with iron
Bird shaped cast iron supplement submerged in a pot of simmering black soybeans on a gas stovetop
Person placing a bird shaped cast iron supplement into a Japanese nukazoko rice bran pickling box on wooden table
Person drying a bird shaped cast iron supplement with a clean white cloth over a stainless steel kitchen sink
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Person placing a bird shaped cast iron supplement into a pot of water heating on a gas stove burner
Bird shaped cast iron supplement resting inside a pot of boiling water on a gas stovetop
Person easily lifting a bird shaped cast iron supplement out of a pot using wooden chopsticks
Person placing a bird shaped cast iron supplement into a white water kettle to enrich boiling water with iron
Bird shaped cast iron supplement submerged in a pot of simmering black soybeans on a gas stovetop
Person placing a bird shaped cast iron supplement into a Japanese nukazoko rice bran pickling box on wooden table
Person drying a bird shaped cast iron supplement with a clean white cloth over a stainless steel kitchen sink
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background
Little Bird Japanese Cast Iron Fish for boiling water to add iron supplement displayed on a plain white background

Little Bird Cast Iron Supplement

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Little Bird Cast Iron Supplement is a simple way to add iron to everyday cooking. Made from cast iron in southern Iwate Prefecture, a region renowned for its ironware, this charming bird-shaped tool releases iron when simmered in water, soup, or other foods. Simply place it in a pot or kettle while heating, then remove it when finished.

Its compact shape fits easily into smaller pots and kettles, while two holes in the tail make it easy to lift out using a pair of chopsticks. Beyond everyday cooking, this traditional Japanese kitchen tool can be added to a nukadoko (rice bran pickling bed) to help vegetables retain their vibrant color or used when simmering kuromame (black soybeans) for a dark, glossy finish.

Easy to use and thoughtfully designed, the Little Bird Cast Iron Supplement combines practical function with the charm of Japanese kitchenware. Its small bird form makes an everyday cooking tool feel just a little more delightful.

Explore our full Kitchenware collection to discover more exquisite tools.

Dimension

3.2" W × 1.4" D × 1.5" H (8.1 × 3.5 × 3.8 cm)

Weight

4.3 oz (121 g)

Material

Cast Iron

Craft Type

Tsubamesanjo

Brand

AUX

AUX

Founded in 1954 in Tsubame-Sanjo, AUX carries forward the region’s proud metalworking tradition through thoughtfully designed kitchen tools. With a deep focus on the user’s perspective, it creates stainless steel and iron pieces that combine lasting quality with simple, modern form. Each tool is carefully made to feel natural in hand and effortless to use, reflecting both the precision of Japanese craftsmanship and the comfort of everyday life.

Tsubamesanjo

Located in Niigata Prefecture, Tsubamesanjo is one of Japan’s foremost centers of metal craftsmanship. The tradition began in the early Edo period, when local farmers began forging nails, forming a community of skilled metalworkers. Renowned for producing durable, finely crafted kitchenware and blades, the region now excels in stainless-steel kitchen tools, hand-hammered copperware, and finely sharpened knives. Each piece reflects generations of craftsmanship, admired for its enduring quality and precision.

We offer a flat rate of USD $25 for shipping to the U.S., and Free Shipping on orders over USD $199.

Please note that we do not ship to P.O. Boxes or APO/FPO addresses due to FedEx’s policies.

Most items are dispatched from Japan within 1-2 business days after order confirmation, and we offer international shipping to customers worldwide.

You may return any items purchased from JOC Goods within 30 days of delivery. If the products are defective or damaged, we will cover the return shipping costs. For other returns, the cost of return shipping will be the customer's responsibility.

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