Japanese Chopsticks

Japanese chopsticks (hashi) are shorter than Chinese chopsticks and end in a fine, tapered tip, designed to pick up a single grain of rice or lift the flesh off a fish. Our collection ranges from wooden chopsticks for everyday meals to lacquered gift sets with chopstick rests and personalized chopsticks engraved with your name in Japanese.

  • Wooden and bamboo chopsticks, plain or lacquered
  • Japanese shape: shorter than Chinese chopsticks, with a tapered tip
  • Personalization: a name, word or phrase engraved in Japanese, translation checked by an expert
  • Gift sets: matching chopstick rests, Japanese bowls, ready-to-give box
  • Traditional motifs: cherry blossom, maple, bamboo, sea bream, mandarin ducks

● Which Japanese chopsticks should you choose?

Start with how you'll use them: a simple pair for every day, an engraved set for a personal gift, or a Japanese chopsticks gift set when you want something ready to give.

Chopsticks Material and design Best for
Premium Japanese Chopsticks Wood, clean design, light and ergonomic Everyday meals, sushi and ramen
Hashi Personalized Chopsticks Red-brown hardwood, engraved in Japanese A personal gift, family, weddings
Chopsticks & Chopstick Rests Gift Box Lacquered handles, matching chopstick rests, traditional motifs A ready-to-give gift, housewarming
Japanese Tableware Set: Bowls & Chopsticks Ceramic bowls, bamboo chopsticks, chopstick rests, wooden case A Japanese table for two

● Personalized Japanese chopsticks: your name engraved in Japanese

In Japan, everyone has their own pair of chopsticks. Our Hashi personalized chopsticks follow that tradition: you choose the name, word or phrase to engrave in Japanese, and each pair in the set can carry a different inscription. A name for each family member, the names of a newlywed couple, or a word like love or happiness.

You see a preview of your engraving in Japanese as you type. After you order, an expert checks the transcription and emails it to you: you can still change it before engraving. Made from red-brown hardwood, these chopsticks develop a beautiful patina over time.

● Japanese chopsticks gift set: lacquer, motifs and chopstick rests

Our Japanese chopsticks gift box brings together four pairs with lacquered handles and their matching chopstick rests. Each design has its own meaning: Oshidori and its mandarin ducks, a symbol of faithful love in Japan, Sakura and its cherry blossoms, Kaede and its maple leaves.

The Tai design celebrates the sea bream, the fish of special occasions in Japan, and Take features bamboo, a symbol of strength and long life. Presented in a black box tied with a gold ribbon, the set is ready to give for a wedding, a housewarming or Christmas.

● Premium wooden chopsticks and matching tableware

For every day, our Premium Japanese chopsticks keep it simple: wood with an elegant grain, a light, ergonomic shape and a fine tip for sushi, rice and noodles. High-quality reusable chopsticks that replace disposable ones for good.

To set a real Japanese table, our Japanese tableware set combines floral ceramic bowls, lacquered bamboo chopsticks and chopstick rests in a wooden case. A large bowl for rice or noodles, a small one for sauces and condiments, in several colors.

● Japanese vs Chinese chopsticks: what's the difference?

Japanese chopsticks are shorter and more pointed than Chinese chopsticks. Korean chopsticks are usually made of metal and flat.

Feature Japanese chopsticks Chinese chopsticks Korean chopsticks
Length About 21 to 23 cm About 25 to 27 cm About 20 to 23 cm
Tip Fine and tapered Thick, rounded or square Thin and flat
Material Wood or bamboo, often lacquered Bamboo, wood or melamine Metal, often stainless steel
Use Precision: fish, rice, sushi Shared dishes in the middle of the table Korean food, barbecue

● Chopstick rests and Japanese table manners

A chopstick rest (hashioki) lets you set your chopsticks down between bites without the tips touching the table. In Japan it is part of the table setting: you don't lay your chopsticks across your bowl.

  • Never stick your chopsticks upright in rice: this gesture is reserved for funeral rites.
  • Don't pass food from one pair of chopsticks to another.
  • Avoid pointing at someone or moving a dish with your chopsticks.

● Types of Japanese chopsticks

  • Hashi: table chopsticks, in wood, bamboo or lacquer.
  • Saibashi: cooking chopsticks, longer (30 cm or more), for cooking and frying without burning your fingers.
  • Moribashi: plating chopsticks with a very fine tip, used by chefs.
  • Waribashi: disposable wooden chopsticks that you split apart before eating.
  • Training chopsticks: joined together to help children and beginners.

● How to care for wooden chopsticks

  • Wash them by hand in warm water with a little dish soap.
  • Dry them straight away with a tea towel and store them somewhere dry.
  • No dishwasher and no long soaking: both damage the wood, the lacquer and the engraving.
  • On unfinished wood, a drop of neutral food-safe oil from time to time keeps the wood nourished.

● Giving Japanese chopsticks as a gift

Chopsticks make a useful gift that gets used every day and brings a touch of Japan to every meal. Engraved chopsticks feel personal, the lacquered gift box makes an impression the moment it's opened, and the tableware set is perfect for couples moving in together. Explore our Japanese gift ideas and our Japanese bowls.

To complete your Japanese table, explore our Japanese bowls, Japanese mugs, Japanese knives and our full Japanese culinary art range.

● Why choose Takumiya?

Takumiya is a French store inspired by Japanese culture. Our chopsticks follow the shapes and designs of Japanese tradition, and each product page states the material, the length and what's in the box. More than 3,600 customers have rated us 4.8/5, and our customer support is here to help before and after your order.

● FAQ: Japanese chopsticks

What are Japanese chopsticks?

Japanese chopsticks, or hashi, are eating utensils made of wood, bamboo or lacquer. They are shorter than Chinese chopsticks and end in a fine tip, which lets you pick up food with precision, from a grain of rice to a piece of fish.

What is the difference between Japanese and Chinese chopsticks?

Japanese chopsticks are shorter, about 21 to 23 cm, and end in a tapered tip. Chinese chopsticks are longer, about 25 to 27 cm, with a thick, rounded or square end designed for serving yourself from shared dishes in the middle of the table.

How long are Japanese chopsticks?

Japanese table chopsticks are usually between 21 and 23 cm long. In Japan, people choose them to suit the size of their hand, and women's chopsticks are often a little shorter. Japanese cooking chopsticks, or saibashi, are over 30 cm long.

How do you hold Japanese chopsticks?

Rest the first chopstick in the hollow between your thumb and index finger, supported by your ring finger: it stays still. Hold the second one like a pencil, between your thumb, index and middle fingers: this is the one that moves to pinch the food. The fine tip of Japanese chopsticks makes them easy to handle, even for beginners.

Can all the chopsticks be personalized?

No, engraving is available on our Hashi personalized chopsticks. You choose the name, word or phrase to engrave in Japanese for each pair. The lacquered gift boxes, the tableware set and the Premium chopsticks are sold without engraving.

How can I be sure the Japanese translation is correct?

A preview of your engraving appears as you type. After you order, an expert checks the transcription and emails it to you. You can approve it or ask for a change before engraving.

What is a Japanese chopstick rest for?

A chopstick rest, or hashioki in Japanese, lets you put your chopsticks down during a meal without the tips touching the table. In Japan it is part of good table manners: you avoid laying your chopsticks on your bowl or sticking them in your rice.

Can Japanese chopsticks go in the dishwasher?

No. The dishwasher and long soaking damage the wood, the lacquer and the engraving. Wash your chopsticks by hand in warm water with a little dish soap, then dry them straight away with a tea towel.

Are Japanese chopsticks a good gift?

Yes, they are a useful gift that gets used every day. Chopsticks engraved with a name in Japanese make a personal gift, the lacquered box with chopstick rests is ready to give, and the tableware set with bowls is a lovely housewarming or wedding gift.

Can I return my chopsticks?

Yes. You have 60 days to return your chopsticks if they're not right for you. Delivery is tracked and our customer support is here to answer all your questions before and after your order.

Updated on 25/09/2026

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