From that perspective, the fork–while less elegant–might be a better design than chopsticks for the disabled. But Japanese craftsman Katsuyuki Miyabi doesn’t believe that should exclude the ...

Japanese design firm Nendo redesigned chopsticks to solve the utensils’ major flaw. It only took 4,000 years. Depending on whom you ask, the chopstick is either the most lithe and graceful ...

To date we’ve recycled close to 30 million chopsticks from restaurants, businesses and malls that otherwise would have ended up in the landfill. Simply put, around 350,000 chopsticks go through ...

The chopsticks are purchased at a Japanese store in Little Tokyo, and each features a different design. 8162 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 656-6347, https://www.kura-sushi.com Morton’s ...

Kwytza Chopstick Art featured their eco-friendly Folding Basket at the New York International Gift Fair ... Design. Lifestyle DIY Decor. 08/24/2012. under Automotive, Decor, Design, Furniture; ...

The chopsticks are made using PPS, an advanced engineering plastic that is dishwasher safe, non-toxic, and lightweight. Additionally, it is non-thermal conductive, non-electrical conductive, and ...

If you weren't already aware, chopsticks aren't uniform across the globe. Here's how to tell the difference between Chinese, Japanese, and Korean versions.

This is part of our “Crowdfunding in Japan” series (RSS). Services like KickStarter have become a global phenomenon with the power to let creative individuals take their ideas to new heights. It’s ...