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...