Well, I've asked around at the local sushi establishments and the chefs do regognise the beaten-up former box that I have--- btw, It's not able to seal at this time-- I'm too sentimental to toss it though---I used to keep cigarettes in it back in my smoking days, and it went through its final beeting at the fire academy in my bunker coat....<br>They referred me to the local asian stores and to chinatown in Seattle-- where I couldn't find any help. So far the writing on it is a mystery-- I'll have to ask my Chinese-American neighbor and my Japanese mother-in-law. Also, I've got relatives in-law in Japan so I'll attempt to see if any might be avail. Thanks for all the posts.