Cutlery
Cutlery
Japanese cutlery encompasses a far wider range than the term might initially suggest. Chopsticks are the obvious starting point, and the selection here includes lacquered table chopsticks in natural wood and composite materials, as well as reusable designs in bamboo and stainless steel, but the category extends to spoons, forks and specialist eating utensils that reflect the breadth of Japanese dining practice. Alongside traditional forms produced in centuries-old craft traditions, you will also find the celebrated Sori Yanagi stainless steel cutlery, whose elegant, ergonomic forms represent one of the high points of twentieth-century Japanese industrial design applied to everyday table tools.
Chopsticks in Japan are not a single object but a family of related tools with different specifications for different uses. Table chopsticks, hashi, are typically 23 cm for adults and 18 cm for children, tapered to a fine point for precision. They are made from lacquered wood, bamboo, stainless steel or composite materials, and many of the options here come from regional craft traditions, Wakasa lacquerware from Fukui Prefecture, Wajima lacquer from Ishikawa, where the making of chopsticks is taken as seriously as any other craft object.
Japanese spoons are designed primarily for soup rather than for rice, which is eaten with chopsticks in Japan. The renge, a ceramic or porcelain soup spoon with a deep round bowl and short handle, is standard for ramen, hot pot broths and Chinese-influenced soups. The larger serving spoon, shamoji, is wooden and flat, designed for rice.
Everything in this collection is chosen for quality, material authenticity and longevity in daily table use.
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Moku Ramen spoons are a set of four wide-bowl ceramic spoons with a natural wood-grain Moku glaze finish. The broad shape is perfect for scooping ramen broth and noodles together. Quantity Set of 4 Material Ceramic Origin Japan Wide bowl...
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Chawanmushi Wooden Spoons (set of 4) are traditional Japanese wooden dessert spoons sized for scooping chawanmushi steamed egg custard. Natural wood that adds warmth to a refined Japanese meal service. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese Wooden Spoons Length...
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Aka Ramen spoons, a set of four wide-bowl ceramic spoons in a deep red Aka glaze. Bold, warm, and perfect for a traditional Japanese ramen table setting. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN 🇯🇵 In the Box Set of 4...
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Agozuke Ramen Spoons (set of 4) are wide-bowl ceramic spoons with a textured Agozuke surface finish, a Japanese artisan glaze treatment that gives each spoon a distinctive handmade feel. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese Ceramic Spoons Length 6.3"...
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Yokai Chopstick Rests, ceramic rests shaped as Japanese yokai supernatural creatures. A playful and unique addition to any Japanese table setting, each rest features a different folk monster character. Origin Kutani Ware (Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan) Designer Tomomi Maruyama Material Hand-painted...
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The Sumo Chopsticks Set features lacquered chopsticks with bold sumo wrestler characters ; a uniquely Japanese gift that celebrates the ancient sport of sumo with a daily-use dining item. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 5 Unique Sumo-Themed...
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Shishimai Chopsticks are lacquered chopsticks featuring the Shishimai lion dance motif, a reference to Japan's festive new year lion dance performed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 2 Pairs...
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Sakura Chopsticks Set | Cherry Blossom Design Gift Box Natural wood chopsticks with delicate Sakura design and food-safe lacquer coating, in a wooden gift box with chopstick rests. Includes 2 pairs (23cm + 21cm) + 2 rests + wooden gift...
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Nagame Chopsticks and Case are Japanese long lacquered chopsticks with a matching travel case, perfect for dining out, bento, and reducing single-use wooden chopstick consumption. Manufacturer Hakoya (Made in Japan) Set Includes 1 Pair Natural Wood Chopsticks + Protective Case...
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Musubi Chopstick Rests | Japanese Ceramic Japanese ceramic chopstick rests with a Musubi (knot) design, a symbol of connection and harmony, essential for a properly set Japanese table. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes Set of 5 Handcrafted...
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The Hokusai Chopsticks Set features lacquered chopsticks decorated with Hokusai's iconic Great Wave ukiyo-e woodblock print. A beautiful gift combining Japan's greatest artwork with everyday dining culture. Country of Origin MADE IN JAPAN Package Includes 5 Pairs of Unique Ukiyoe-Inspired...
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The Fujisan Chopsticks Gift Set, lacquerware chopsticks with Mount Fuji printed against a serene Japanese landscape. A majestic and meaningful gift in a beautiful keepsake box. Provenance Handmade in Japan 🇯🇵 Material Natural Wood & Acrylic Coating Size (Dimensions) Set...