{"title":"Yamachiku Sustainable Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for creating thoughtfully designed, sustainable bamboo chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Moso is the thickest bamboo in Japan,\" according to the company's experts. \"With it, you can make not only thin chopsticks, but also thick chopsticks. Generally, thick wooden chopsticks are very heavy, but thick bamboo chopsticks are light. The focus is usually on the 'thin and flexible' aspect, but 'thick yet light' is also a feature of bamboo chopsticks.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside their mission to popularize sustainable chopsticks, Yamachiku has taken on another role: protector of \u003cem\u003esatoyama\u003c\/em\u003e, the small agrarian communities that were once abundant along the edges of Japan's forested mountain ranges. Because they rely on farming and forestry to survive, satoyama were hurt by the chopstick industry's shift from sustainable bamboo to petroleum-based plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Yamachiku thrives, their need for a constant supply of bamboo has helped buoy small towns in Kumamoto by boosting demand for the materials those satoyama produce - and the more popular sustainable bamboo chopsticks become, the better off those communities will be.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"urushi-slim-chopsticks","title":"Urushi Slim Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese strikingly beautiful bamboo chopsticks are finished with highly prized Japanese lacquer (or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), a natural material derived from trees that have been used for this purpose for thousands of years. A four-sided shape prevents the chopsticks from rolling away across your table and offers more purchase in the hand when gripping and picking up food. We love these chopsticks for both special occasions and everyday use. Available in six hues to fit any preference or to coordinate with the colors of your tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or visit the \u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003erikumo journal\u003c\/a\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing Japan's bamboo chopstick industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, Japanese lacquer (\u003cem\u003eurushi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":38051849797829,"sku":"YM-USC-BK","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":38051849994437,"sku":"YM-USC-WH","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":38051850027205,"sku":"YM-USC-RD","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":38051850059973,"sku":"YM-USC-BL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":38051850092741,"sku":"YM-USC-GR","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":39476462059717,"sku":"YM-USC-YL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Urushi_Slim_Chopsticks_Group-5.jpg?v=1697142657"},{"product_id":"kitchen-and-serving-chopsticks","title":"Kitchen and Serving Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTapered at both ends, these versatile chopsticks can be used for cooking or serving up to two separate dishes, reducing clutter on the table or in the kitchen. The three-sided shape of each barrel conveniently prevents the chopsticks from rolling away when set down on a counter or table, and their visually striking designs add a splash of color to any occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or visit the \u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing Japan's bamboo chopstick industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, food-grade paint\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 12.9”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":38051850682565,"sku":"YM-LKSC-WR","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":38051850748101,"sku":"YM-LKSC-BL","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":38051850813637,"sku":"YM-LKSC-GR","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Kitchen_and_Serving_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142689"},{"product_id":"susu-bamboo-round-chopsticks","title":"Susu Round Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful yet minimal, the Susu Round Bamboo Chopsticks sport a colorful curved top, while the flat planes of their natural wood portions help keep the chopsticks from rolling out of reach. A shorter length and lightweight construction make these a perfect option for young ones or those with smaller hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, acrylic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8.25\" L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":39476461961413,"sku":"YM-SBRC-BL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":39476462780613,"sku":"YM-SBRC-OR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive","offer_id":39476463206597,"sku":"YM-SBRC-OL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":39476463370437,"sku":"YM-SBRC-BK","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":39476463435973,"sku":"YM-SBRC-CL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":39476463468741,"sku":"YM-SBRC-PU","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":39476463501509,"sku":"YM-SBRC-GR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":39476464156869,"sku":"YM-SBRC-RD","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Susu_Bamboo_Round_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142689"},{"product_id":"slim-bamboo-chopsticks","title":"Slim Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElegant chopsticks for everyday use made from hand-cut moso bamboo. The four-sided design of the barrel prevents your flatware from rolling away when set down on a table or bowl. Choose a color to match your tableware, or create a set with one of each shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, acrylic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength: 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":39476462026949,"sku":"YM-SBC-RD","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":39476464222405,"sku":"YM-SBC-BK","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":39476464255173,"sku":"YM-SBC-CL","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":39476464287941,"sku":"YM-SBC-GR","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Slim_Bamboo_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1697142689"},{"product_id":"okaeri-chopsticks","title":"Okaeri Chopsticks, 21cm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven before you open the packaging, it's clear that there's something special about Okaeri Chopsticks. Their beautiful, minimalist case pays homage to \u003cem\u003eThe Tale of Princess Kaguya\u003c\/em\u003e - a well-known Japanese fable - and alludes to the elegance within: sleek, simple flatware crafted from sustainably harvested moso bamboo. Each chopstick is topped with an eye-catching red tip that, when viewed as a pair, is designed to symbolize infinity - a nod to Yamachiku's commitment to sustainability. Also available in two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/products\/okaeri-chopsticks-23cm\" title=\"Okaeri Chopsticks, 23cm - rikumo  japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e23cm versions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinner of numerous accolades, including a 2021 ADC Award, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea 2020 Gold Award from Omotenashi Nippon, and recognition from \u003c\/span\u003eTOPAWARDS ASIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 21 cm (8.25\") in l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eength, depending on chopstick variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"21cm","offer_id":40022997565637,"sku":"YM-OKC-21","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Okaeri_Chopsticks_21cm-3.jpg?v=1697142919"},{"product_id":"okaeri-chopsticks-23cm","title":"Okaeri Chopsticks, 23cm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven before you open the packaging, it's clear that there's something special about Okaeri Chopsticks. Their beautiful, minimalist case pays homage to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tale of Princess Kaguya\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- a well-known Japanese fable - and alludes to the elegance within: sleek, simple flatware crafted from sustainably harvested moso bamboo. Each chopstick is topped with an eye-catching red tip that, when viewed as a pair, is designed to symbolize infinity - a nod to Yamachiku's commitment to sustainability. Also available in three \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/products\/okaeri-chopsticks\" title=\"Okaeri Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esmaller sizes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinner of numerous accolades, including a 2021 ADC Award, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea 2020 Gold Award from Omotenashi Nippon, and recognition from \u003c\/span\u003eTOPAWARDS ASIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 23 cm (approx. 9\") in l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":40023000383685,"sku":"YM-OKC-23-R","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/products\/Yamachiku_Okaeri_Chopsticks_23cm_Regular-3.jpg?v=1749057456"},{"product_id":"susu-round-bamboo-chopstick-set-natural","title":"Susu Bamboo Chopstick Set - Natural, Pack of 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you're entertaining guests or cooking a big meal, a few extra pairs of chopsticks can really save the day. These Susu Bamboo Chopsticks come in a pack of 10 pairs - that's 20 individual chopsticks - each crafted from lengths of moso bamboo that were set to be discarded. Instead, Yamachiku's craftspeople opted to repurpose this lightweight and durable wood into sets of affordable flatware perfectly suited to large gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"These are true kitchen staples. Minimal, no-frills, and well-balanced, Susu Bamboo Chopsticks are perfect for everyday meals, casual entertaining, serving dishes, or arranging bento boxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey’re sturdy, reusable, economical, and long-lasting—and honestly, having extra pairs (or a pack) around can really save the day. Each set includes 10 pairs (20 individual chopsticks), making them as practical as they are timeless.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Yuka Morihata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the full Yamachiku collection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/the-yamachiku-collection\" title=\"Yamachiku Chopsticks - rikumo japan made\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journal.firmaciasdirect.com\/journal\/2021\/9\/8\/strong-as-bamboo-how-yamachiku-beat-the-odds-and-revived-a-dying-industry\" title=\"Strong as Bamboo: How Yamachiku Beat the Odds and Revived a Dying Industry - rikumo journal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRikumo Journal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn how the company realized its goal of revitalizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bamboo chopstick industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Yamachiku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFounded in 1963 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yamachiku is known throughout Japan for their thoughtfully designed chopsticks. At every stage of the production process - from forestry to packaging - Yamachiku relies on the expertise of skilled artisans who turn locally harvested moso bamboo into colorful tableware. In addition to its role as a traditional material for chopsticks, bamboo is a sustainable and renewable resource, owing to its fast growth and abundance in the Kumamoto region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChopsticks: 9.05\" L\u003cbr\u003ePackage: 9.25\" L x 2.55\" W x 0.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42252777390277,"sku":"YM-GC-CL-10","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Susu_Round_Bamboo_Chopstick_Set_Natural_Set_of_10-2.jpg?v=1697144418"},{"product_id":"susu-kaku-bamboo-chopsticks","title":"Susu Kaku Bamboo Chopsticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusu Kaku Bamboo Chopsticks sport a colorful squared top, while the flat planes of their natural wood portions help keep this flatware from rolling out of reach. A shorter length and lightweight construction make these a perfect option for young ones or those with smaller hands. Crafted from Moso bamboo, a sustainable and renewable resource, and available in 8 colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the Yamachiku collection in this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/X_hTWHpzs5Y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo introduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBamboo, polyurethane, acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e8.26\" L\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare: \u003c\/b\u003eHand wash gently and air dry. Do not put in dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKumamoto, Japan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamachiku","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":44135870660805,"sku":"YM-SKBC-RD","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive","offer_id":44135875084485,"sku":"YM-SKBC-OL","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":44135875117253,"sku":"YM-SKBC-GR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":44135875150021,"sku":"YM-SKBC-CL","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":44135875182789,"sku":"YM-SKBC-OR","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44135875215557,"sku":"YM-SKBC-BK","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy","offer_id":44135875248325,"sku":"YM-SKBC-NV","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":44135875281093,"sku":"YM-SKBC-GY","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Yamachiku_Susu_Kaku_Bamboo_Chopsticks_Group-1.jpg?v=1737985134"}],"url":"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/collections\/yamachiku.oembed","provider":"rikumo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}