
We are a specialized chopstick manufacturer founded in 1921, with our head office and factory located in Obama City, Fukui Pref.
With the motto “Chopsticks are food,” we always use natural lacquer on the tips that enter the mouth, ensuring safe and reliable chopstick production.
Our artisans handcraft each pair of chopsticks. We also offer repair and re-lacquering services for the chopsticks you purchase from us. We propose sustainable chopsticks that allow you to use your favorite pair throughout your life.
We produce a wide variety of chopstick sets and chopstick-and-rest gift sets, and we accept small-lot orders for custom-made products.
Leveraging our woodworking techniques, we also take orders for custom wooden items such as straps and magnets.
We provide educational chopstick classes that cover topics such as the history and knowledge of chopsticks, how to hold and use them properly, and making your own personal chopsticks. Information about these programs is also available.
We craft chopsticks by repurposing broken baseball bats and offcuts generated during bat production.
In collaboration with NPB, we produce and sell chopsticks featuring professional baseball teams.
| Country / Region | JAPAN |
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| Exhibited products | Wakasa lacquered chopsticks, chopstick rests, chopstick-and-rest gift sets, wooden magnets, wooden straps; original chopstick sets, original chopsticks, original chopstick rests; hosting chopstick education classes for children; hosting chopstick-making workshops; chopsticks made using repurposed materials (e.g., chopsticks crafted from broken baseball bats or offcuts produced during bat manufacturing). |
Exhibit Product
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Hyozaemon Chopsticks & Chopstick Rest Set “Maruhachi” (with Mt. Fuji–Shaped Chopstick Rest)
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Target Sector
・A gift for VIPs visiting from overseas.
・A gift for those who love Japan and wish to understand and enjoy Japanese culture.
・For those who choose everyday items based on safety, comfort, and personal preference, and who prefer to care for and use cherished tools for many years rather than treating them as disposable.
・For those who want to give thoughtful, high-quality gifts with a sense of rarity and exclusivity, chosen to truly delight the recipient. -
Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
・When the recipient opens the gift box, a sense of surprise and curiosity leads to genuine delight, and they feel heartfelt appreciation for the person who chose such a thoughtful present.
・By actually using the gifted chopsticks and chopstick rest—whether during everyday meals or when dining with family and loved ones—the food tastes more delicious and the moment becomes a truly special experience. The refined taste reflected in these items is also noticed and appreciated by those around them.
・When used while sharing a meal with someone special, the chopsticks and chopstick rest naturally become a topic of conversation. Their stories and auspicious meanings spark lively discussions about chopsticks and Japanese culture, and the Mt. Fuji–shaped chopstick rest in particular invites conversations about Mt. Fuji itself. -
Specialities,Sales point
The chopsticks are designed with a rounded top to symbolize the wish that everything will be resolved smoothly, and with an octagonal shape from the handle to the tips, representing prosperity and good fortune that spreads outward. Paired with a Mt. Fuji–shaped chopstick rest—a symbol of auspicious beginnings and good luck—this set makes a meaningful and celebratory gift.
Gift Box Message (Inner Card)
The top is rounded, with the wish that everything will be resolved harmoniously.
The chopsticks are octagonal from the handle to the tips.
The number eight symbolizes growth and prosperity, making these chopsticks a bearer of good fortune.
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Hyozaemon Chopsticks & Chopstick Rest Set “Shiawase no Shiro Usagi”
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Target Sector
・A gift for VIPs visiting from overseas.
・A gift for those who love Japan and wish to understand and enjoy Japanese culture.
・Those who choose everyday items based on safety, comfort, and personal preference, and who prefer to maintain and use cherished tools for many years rather than treating them as disposable.
・Those who appreciate dishwasher-safe chopsticks as a convenient, time-saving option for everyday use.
・Those who want to give thoughtful, high-quality gifts with a sense of rarity and exclusivity, chosen to truly delight the recipient. -
Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
・When opening the gift box, the recipient feels genuine delight from the surprise and curiosity, and they can sense the thoughtfulness of the giver.
・By actually using the gifted chopsticks and chopstick rests—whether during everyday meals or when dining with family and loved ones—the food tastes more delicious, creating a truly enjoyable experience. Those around them also notice and appreciate the refined taste reflected in these items.
・When used while sharing a meal with someone special, the chopsticks and rests naturally become a topic of conversation. Their stories and auspicious meanings spark lively discussions about chopsticks and Japanese culture. The rabbit design, in particular, is recognized as a cute and lucky symbol: rabbits hop forward, representing progress and moving things ahead; their large ears signify attentiveness and the ability to gather information; and as a highly fertile animal, they symbolize prosperity and the flourishing of future generations. -
Specialities,Sales point
・Rabbits are beloved worldwide as charming animals and symbols of good fortune. In Japan, they have also long been associated with the moon, and this imagery has been cherished in folklore and tradition.
・Rabbits are said to bring good luck for several reasons: they hop forward, symbolizing progress and moving things ahead; their large ears represent attentiveness and the ability to gather information; and as a highly fertile animal, they are associated with prosperity and the flourishing of future generations.
・These chopsticks are dishwasher-safe, making them convenient for everyday use.
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Hyozaemon Dishwasher-Safe Chopsticks “Tsuki no Shizuku Sakura” Large (L): Black, Green, Light Aqua, Aqua, Blue Medium (M): Light Pink, Magenta, Yellow, Purple, Deep Red
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Target Sector
・A gift for VIPs visiting from overseas.
・A gift for those who love Japan and wish to understand and enjoy Japanese culture.
・Those who choose everyday items based on safety, comfort, and personal preference, and who prefer to maintain and use cherished tools for a long time rather than treating them as disposable.
・Those who want to give thoughtful, high-quality gifts with a sense of rarity and exclusivity, chosen to truly delight the recipient. -
Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
・When dining with family or loved ones, using high-quality, easy-to-use chopsticks makes the meal taste more delicious and creates a wonderful time together.
・The cherry blossom petal design brings back joyful memories of traveling in Japan.
・They feel the convenience of dishwasher-safe chopsticks and have mastered using them effortlessly.
・A scene where someone gives chopsticks as a gift tailored to the recipient’s taste, and the recipient is moved with delight upon opening it. -
Specialities,Sales point
・Hyozaemon’s best-selling product.
・Charming chopsticks featuring a cherry blossom petal design.
・Dishwasher-safe chopsticks.
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Target Sector
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Hyozaemon Kezuri Chopsticks – Black (Ebony) Red (Manilkara wood)
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Target Sector
・People who want to live each day with a sense of quality and richness.
・Those who choose everyday items based on safety, comfort, and personal preference, and who prefer to maintain and use cherished tools for a long time rather than treating them as disposable.
・Those who want to give thoughtful, high-quality gifts with a sense of rarity and exclusivity, chosen to truly delight the recipient.
・Those who apply the same mindset to business promotional items and corporate novelties. -
Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
・When dining with family or loved ones, using high-quality, easy-to-use chopsticks enhances the enjoyment of the meal, allowing them to taste the food more deliciously and spend a wonderful time together.
・A scene where someone gives chopsticks as a gift tailored to the recipient’s taste, and the recipient is moved with delight upon opening it. -
Specialities,Sales point
The subtle, hand-carved texture created by skilled artisans gradually becomes more comfortable and easier to hold the more you use the chopsticks. The finely textured tips prevent food from slipping, so even slippery noodles can be held securely. Once you try them, you won’t want to let them go.
Finished with natural urushi lacquer, these chopsticks are safe and reliable for everyday use. We offer complimentary re-lacquering of the tips. (This service is available at our directly operated stores and department store counters. For mail-in service, shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.)
The black chopsticks are made from ebony, and the red chopsticks are made from Manilkara wood. Two lengths are available: 23.5 cm and 21.5 cm.
By adding a name engraving, the chopsticks can become an even more personal and meaningful gift.
They can also be presented in a red washi paper box set.
The “Hashiro” portable chopstick set, which adapts the Kezuri chopsticks for travel, was selected by the Japanese government as an official gift for world leaders at the G7 Toyako Summit and the Ise-Shima Summit, in recognition of its exceptional craftsmanship and technical excellence.
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Hyozaemon Portable Shaving Chopsticks “Hashiro” (Model 84) Includes a chopstick sleeve or case, packaged in a paulownia wood box.
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Target Sector
・A gift for VIPs visiting from overseas.
・A gift for those who love Japan and wish to understand and enjoy Japanese culture.
・For those who value using safe, reliable, and comfortable items every day—choosing tools they truly like, caring for them, and using them for many years rather than treating them as disposable.
・For those who wish to give thoughtful, high-quality gifts with a sense of rarity and exclusivity, chosen to genuinely delight the recipient. -
Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
・When the recipient opens the box, a sense of surprise and curiosity leads to genuine delight, and they feel heartfelt appreciation for the person who chose such a thoughtful gift.
・By actually using these portable chopsticks—whether dining out, traveling, or sharing meals with family and loved ones—the experience of eating becomes more enjoyable, turning each meal into a memorable moment. The refined taste reflected in the choice of this item is also noticed and appreciated by those around them.
・When used during meals with someone special, the chopsticks naturally become a topic of conversation, creating an opportunity to talk about chopsticks and Japanese culture, and to deepen the shared experience. -
Specialities,Sales point
Each pair is carefully hand-carved by skilled artisans. The subtle, handcrafted texture on the surface gradually conforms to the hand with continued use, becoming increasingly comfortable. The finely textured tips prevent food from slipping, allowing even slippery noodles to be held securely. These chopsticks are designed to be both easy to hold and a pleasure to use.
The chopsticks are threaded at the center and can be separated into two halves for easy portability, making them especially convenient for travel and dining on the go.
Finished with natural urushi lacquer, they are safe and reliable for everyday use. We offer complimentary re-lacquering of the tips. (This service is available at our directly operated stores and department store counters. For mail-in service, shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.)
Three types of wood are available: ebony, yuzu wood, and maple.
Two lengths are offered: 23.5 cm and 21.5 cm.
The paulownia wood box set includes not only the chopsticks, but also a chopstick rest and either a fabric sleeve or a carrying case for easy transport.
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