Japanese Chopsticks
Refined Japanese chopsticks, including timeless wooden chopsticks, crafted for balance, beauty, and an elevated everyday dining experience.
Exquisite Craftsmanship from Japan
Japanese Chopsticks, A Symbol of Everyday Elegance
Bring grace and craftsmanship to the table with Japanese chopsticks from Tsukushi. Whether you choose classic wooden chopsticks or lacquered designs, each pair reflects the quiet artistry of authentic Japanese tableware.
Japanese Chopsticks
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The Unique Essence of Japanese Chopsticks
Unlike mass-produced items, each pair of chopsticks from Tsukushi is handcrafted with thoughtful details.
Whether they're made from natural wood or coated with lacquer, no two pairs are exactly alike. The grain, weight, and balance might differ a bit, but that’s not a flaw, it’s what makes each one unique.
Even the length of chopsticks carries meaning: traditionally, men’s chopsticks are slightly longer than women’s chopsticks, honoring subtle differences in hand size and gesture.
When you choose our chopsticks, you’re not just adding tableware, you’re welcoming a handcrafted ritual shaped by tradition, care, and timeless Japanese artistry.
The Origins of the Hashioki: Where Function Meets Tradition
The story of chopsticks begins in ancient China, where chopsticks were first used over 3,000 years ago during the Shang dynasty.
They made their way to Japan around the 7th century, during the Asuka period (飛鳥時代), introduced through cultural and diplomatic exchange.
At first, they were used in temple rituals and imperial ceremonies and over time, they became part of daily life, gradually refined to suit Japanese customs and aesthetic sensibilities.
Unlike disposable types made from rough-cut wood, known as waribashi (割り箸), the kind you break apart at casual eateries, traditional Japanese chopsticks, or ohashi (お箸), are crafted for balance and longevity. They are often carved from fine wood, shaped for comfort, and finished by hand with intricate details or even lacquered.
A pair of ohashi is more than just a utensil, it is a quiet celebration of tradition, hospitality, and the art of everyday dining.
The proper way to call Japanese Chopsticks
In Japanese, the word for chopsticks is hashi (箸).
When referred to as ohashi (お箸), the "o" (お) is an honorific prefix used to show respect and appreciation for everyday items, especially those related to food and hospitality.
This form of expression is deeply rooted in the Japanese culture.
By adding "o", the language conveys mindfulness and care, not just for what we eat, but for how we eat.
The same applies to other daily essentials like ocha (お茶), where cha (茶) means tea, and gohan (ご飯), where han (飯) means cooked rice or meal. In both cases, "o" and "go" are respectful prefixes used to elevate simple words into something meaningful.
Art in Your Hands
More than utensils, Japanese chopsticks turn every meal into a quiet act of beauty
Let customers speak for us
Dear Tsukushi team,
I love the craftsmanship so much and the Sakura bowl is so beautiful. I use it everyday in my dinner time, I feel more delicious!! And the Suiei set also like an art piece, love all your work. Keep it up, I will do my purchase again🥰🫶🏻
The green cherry blossom sakura bowl is absolutely gorgeous and became one of my partner’s prized possessions. You can tell it is crafted with love and care.
Great quality chopping board. Very solid
The color makes me think about summer holiday with Caribbean blue waters color which ofcourse give good feelings and my favorite color is blue so perfect💙
These cups look very cozy and beautiful at the same time and feels nice to hold with a little bump in it for the thumb to hold it nicely while drinking.
Respons time is fast just like the shipping to Europe and the service is also great 😃
I truly love the color and shape of these art pieces, it's truly unique and they are nicely handcrafted and the service of this shop is great!
A great online shop to purchase interesting and thoughtful Japanese inspired gifts.
I will purchase from them again
The bowls are beautiful and a perfect gift for this anniversary.
They arrived quickly and in pristine condition.
I will recommend this gift idea to friends and famiky
Beautiful and nicely designed.
The dimple or small recess positions the thumb so that the cup will be held securely and the internal artwork will be well visible.
The slightly turned in lip also makes for a very comfortable experience.
Great experience, easy to use and quick acknowledgement and delivery.
Beautiful !!! The artistry and colors are exactly as seen in the pictures.Could not be happier they fit your hand perfectly. Arrived quickly and very. well packed and protected for a safe delivery.
I loved every single piece, and especially my hunt was super excited with the collection. Know what to buy for next Christmas, and the packaging is super too.
My experience with Tsukushi is very positive with quality over quantity service!
They also have fair prices prices imo so it's a good choice choosing them as a Shigaraki ware dealer.
Really listening to and thinking with you in wishes and solutions and keep their word so you as a customer can count on them.
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