Ganko Bamboo Large Chopsticks

These thick bamboo chopsticks have been a longtime favorite from Yamachiku. They’re sturdy but feel surprisingly light in the hand. Now dishwasher safe, they’re even easier to use every day.

Thick chopsticks are easy to hold, not only for those with large hands, but also for those with a less firm grip, and the tapered tips allow for delicate movements.

These chopsticks are recommended for daily use and also make excellent gifts.

Yamachiku

Yamachiku is a Kyushu-based manufacturer specializing in bamboo chopsticks. The region's warm climate provides ideal conditions for bamboo, with Kyushu accounting for about forty percent of Japan’s total forested area of bamboo. Since its founding in 1963, Yamachiku has remained committed to creating products that fully utilize this versatile material. While bamboo can be challenging to work with, the company’s deep knowledge and expertise have allowed it to craft durable, high-quality chopsticks with precision.

Bamboo Crafts

Bamboo has been actively planted throughout Japan for centuries. Flexible, strong, and versatile, bamboo is an indispensable part of Japanese culture and daily life.

The plant plays a crucial role in Japanese tableware, used as the base material for chopsticks, tea ceremony tools, and lightweight, portable items like baskets and bento boxes.

Young bamboo can match the height of mature bamboo in just three months, and completes its growth in just three years, making it a permanently replenishing natural resource.