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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.

Types of rice bowls

Types of rice bowls

Standard Japanese rice bowls often have edges that are slightly wider outward to make it easier to serve rice.

Types of rice bowls

Standard Japanese rice bowls often have edges that are slightly wider outward to make it easier to serve rice.

Japanese rice bowls

Japanese rice bowls

In Japan, a "rice bowl" is commonly called a "chawan". A chawan is a bowl for eating rice and is used daily in homes and restaurants.

Japanese rice bowls

In Japan, a "rice bowl" is commonly called a "chawan". A chawan is a bowl for eating rice and is used daily in homes and restaurants.