Chopsticks in Japan

Japanese dishes are traditionally eaten using chopsticks.

Chopsticks are made from materials including wood, bamboo, and metal.

Saibashi used for cooking.

Couples often use paired meotobashi.

Iwaibashi used during New Year festivities.

The proper Japanese way to hold chopsticks.

A waribashi holder at a restaurant.

A set of travel chopsticks from Nihonbō in Hiroo, Tokyo. The design combines metal back ends and wood front ends.

Picking up beans is a good way to hone hashi skills.