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It converts, in turn, to 100 shō and 1000 gō. [2] One gō is the traditional volume of a single serving of rice (before cooking), used to this day for the plastic measuring cup that is supplied with commercial Japanese rice cookers. [3] The koku in Japan was typically used as a dry measure.
A wooden masu sake cup (1 gō) for celebrations. The base unit of Japanese volume is the shō, although the gō now sees more use since it is reckoned as the appropriate size of a serving of rice or sake. Sake and shochu are both commonly sold in large 1800 mL bottles known as isshōbin (一升瓶), literally "one shō bottle". [21]
In addition, the "cook's cup" above is not the same as a "coffee cup", which can vary anywhere from 100 to 200 mL (3.5 to 7.0 imp fl oz; 3.4 to 6.8 US fl oz), or even smaller for espresso. In Australia, since 1970, metric utensil units have been standardized by law, and imperial measures no longer have legal status.
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A 1-gō masu, a wooden box used for measuring portions of rice or sake. The gō or cup is a traditional Japanese unit based on the ge which is equal to 10 shaku or 1 ⁄ 10 shō. It was officially equated with 2401 / 13310 liters in 1891. The gō is the traditional amount used for a serving of rice and a cup of sake in Japanese cuisine.
Isshōmasu (1 shō or 10 gō [1.8 L]) = Holds a full shō measure. A small 65 by 65 by 55 mm (2.5 by 2.5 by 2.25 in), lidded form of masu , is sold for serving pepper, salt, sugar, and other dry condiments at the table.
"Cook Like a Pro," page 244. This flavorful hash bowl has bacon, sautéed onion, crispy Yukon potatoes, shredded Brussels sprouts, tender short ribs, and a splash of Sriracha for a bit of a kick.
The tradition of perpetual stew remains prevalent in South and East Asian countries. Notable examples include beef and goat noodle soup served by Wattana Panich in Bangkok, Thailand, which has been cooking for over 50 years as of 2025, [6] [7] and oden broth from Otafuku in Asakusa, Japan, which has served the same broth daily since 1945. [8]