Nimono Master Cooking Chopsticks

Designed for both precision and practicality, these versatile chopsticks offer a thoughtful dual-purpose design. The finely tapered head end functions as a bamboo skewer, allowing you to check the doneness of meats, baked goods, or nimono—Japanese simmered dishes. Meanwhile, the slightly thicker tip end provides a secure grip on larger ingredients, keeping delicate foods intact during plating.

Lightweight yet durable, Yamachiku’s bamboo chopsticks have long been favored by professional chefs for their ease of use and reliability. A unique feature sets them apart—small notches at 3 cm (1.2 in) and 5 cm (2 in) from the tip serve as subtle markers for portioning bite-sized ingredients.

Finished with a protective acrylic coating, these chopsticks are also dishwasher-safe, making them as convenient as they are functional. Whether preparing a comforting simmered dish or plating a delicate meal these chopsticks are a must-have for any kitchen.

Yamachiku

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.

Bamboo has been actively planted throughout Japan since ancient times, and well-kept bamboo groves have formed a beautiful landscape. Flexible, strong, and versatile, bamboo is truly a blessing from nature and an indispensable plant for the transmission of Japanese culture and people's daily lives. Bamboo handicrafts have developed to suit the local lifestyle.