Yamachiku Bamboo Chopsticks

Yamachiku is a Kyushu-based factory that has been specializing in bamboo chopsticks for many years. Bamboo grows well in warm areas, and Kyushu prefecture accounts for about 40% of the total area of bamboo forests in Japan. For half a century since its predecessor established a bamboo material factory in 1963, Yamachiku has consistently worked to make products that make the most of bamboo. As a natural material, bamboo is difficult to process, but because Yamachiku is a manufacturer with a thorough understanding of bamboo's nature, they have succeeded in producing many high-quality bamboo chopsticks.

About Yamachiku

Why bamboo chopsticks? 

Bamboo chopsticks have been an indispensable part of the Japanese dining for centuries. The characteristics of bamboo chopsticks are light and flexible. Whether it is to pick up, to flake or to stir, bamboo chopsticks can be used in a variety of ways, making it easy to eat and enjoy any meal. In addition, bamboo can maintain its strength even in a thin shape, so delicate and beautiful chopsticks will make your dining table more elegant.

Yamachiku's Philosophy 

"Yamachiku only make bamboo chopsticks from pure, natural bamboo harvested from deep in the mountains of Kumamoto and Fukuoka prefectures.
Once you use our bamboo chopsticks, you can clearly see the difference. Some customers who use our products say they no longer want to use anything but bamboo chopsticks.
We will continue to make products, believing that bamboo chopsticks will enable more people to have a pleasant dining experience".

Sustainability

Bamboo grows at an astonishingly fast rate, with some growing more than one meter per day. In addition, bamboo forests produce more than 30% more oxygen than normal forests and absorb and store a lot of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases.On the other hand, because of its high vitality, bamboo is said to destroy forests if it is uncontrolled.  
Through the production of bamboo chopsticks, Yamachiku aims to create a sustainable society that will last forever. Their goal is to grow bamboo while managing it, to use the bamboo as chopsticks and other daily necessities, and to distribute the profits to the people who will be involved in the future maintenance of bamboo forests.

Signature Products

Okaeri Clear Lacquered Bamboo Reusable Chopsticks

Choosing the perfect chopsticks for your hands is a secret to make your meals more comfortable and enjoyable.Okaeri Chopsticks are chopsticks specializing in daily use. They are available in a variety of lengths and thicknesses to suit different hand sizes.

The body of the chopsticks, which is carved from a round shape to a square shape toward the tip, fits your fingers gently and does not roll around when placed on a table.

Bamboo chopsticks are characterized by their non-slip tips, so children who are learning to use chopsticks can enjoy holding them beautifully without unnecessary stress.

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Yamachiku Okaeri Bamboo Long Chopsticks

They are light, flexible, and durable. Perfect for cooking, serving, and dishing out. 
These chopsticks are so comfortable to use that even professional chefs love to use them in the kitchen. 
  | To cook |
These chopsticks are designed for "cooking". The sides of the chopstick tips are square to make it easy to pick up food. The tip of the chopsticks is rounded to prevent scratching the flying pan.
  | To plate | 
These chopsticks are light enough to prevent hand fatigue. The handle is round to fit your hand and the chopstick tips are thin and square so that you can pick up small food.
  | To dish out | 
The chopsticks are shaped so that they can be pinched at both ends, allowing you to use them in different ways depending on the food. The handle is triangular so that the chopsticks do not roll over when placed even on the edge of a bowl or plate.

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