Tools
Chasen

This bamboo whisk is central to the traditional preparation of matcha...
Chopsticks

While about a third of the world uses this ancient utensil at mealtime...
Hashi (Ohashi)

Chopsticks are something we use almost on a daily basis, but how much ...
Hocho

Every Japanese chef worth his salt has his own set of hocho knives, bu...
Katsuobushi Kezuri

50 years ago, the katsuobushi kezuri, or dried bonito shaver, was a Ja...
Makisu

You've seen chefs expertly prepare sushi rolls using makisu. You've ...
Otama

Part ladle, part soupspoon: the Japanese Otama combines the functional...
Shamoji

It’s not just a spoon – this handy addition to every Japanese househol...
Suribachi & Surikogi

Despite the advent of technology, the mortar and pestle — also known a...
Zaru

We weave through the rich history of this Japanese bamboo basket. T...