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Types of Japanese Chopsticks

Types of Japanese Chopsticks

In Japan, there are different types of chopsticks for adults, children and for different purposes.

Types of Japanese Chopsticks

In Japan, there are different types of chopsticks for adults, children and for different purposes.

How to use Japanese chopsticks

How to use Japanese chopsticks

Hold the bottom chopstick with the base of your thumb and the top of your ring finger.

How to use Japanese chopsticks

Hold the bottom chopstick with the base of your thumb and the top of your ring finger.

Japanese Chopsticks

Japanese Chopsticks

In Japan, a chopstick is called a hashi. In everyday life it is sometimes called ohashi.

Japanese Chopsticks

In Japan, a chopstick is called a hashi. In everyday life it is sometimes called ohashi.

Small Bowls (Kobachi)

Types of Japanese Small Bowls (Kobachi)

A kobachi is a type of small bowl used at the Japanese dining table, mainly for serving side dishes and garnishes.

Types of Japanese Small Bowls (Kobachi)

A kobachi is a type of small bowl used at the Japanese dining table, mainly for serving side dishes and garnishes.

Japanese bowl

Japanese bowl

The term "Japanese hachi" refers to a vessel with a wide mouth and a relatively deep and wide bottom.

Japanese bowl

The term "Japanese hachi" refers to a vessel with a wide mouth and a relatively deep and wide bottom.

Types and sizes of Japanese bowls

Types and sizes of Japanese bowls

In Japan there are the following types according to size and purpose.There are no clear rules for size, so please use this as a guide.

Types and sizes of Japanese bowls

In Japan there are the following types according to size and purpose.There are no clear rules for size, so please use this as a guide.