Kawai Chopsticks has been based in Obama City, Japan since 1943. Obama City is the home of over 80% of chopsticks manufactuing in Japan. It is a well-known production area for a kind of chopsticks called Wakasa nuribashi, literally Wakasa lacquer chopsticks. While they maintain the rich history and tradition of Wakasa lacquer chopsticks, they always try to meet modern society’s needs: chopsticks with modern designs to fit any kind of cuisine, dishwasher safe chopsticks, chopsticks for kids and elderly people, chopsticks made of environmentally friendly materials, and more.