Craft Your Own Elegant Handmade Chopsticks from Scratch

Experience traditional Japanese craftsmanship and make your own original chopsticks! Learn to carve chopsticks from cypress wood using craftsmen's tools in a quiet workshop in Sasazuka, Tokyo, just a short train ride from Shinjuku. Shape the wood, refine the form with sandpaper, and finish with camellia oil to create chopsticks tailored to your hand size and preferred cuisine. A chopstick artisan will guide you through the process with care. Additionally, participants can opt to experience the lacquer-coating process firsthand. This rare opportunity includes a tour of the normally off-limits lacquer workshop, offering a deeper understanding of Japan's lacquer culture. ＜Highlights＞ • Chopstick-making taught by the craftsman • Handcrafted chopsticks from hinoki wood • Create your own unique chopstick shape so you can eat your favourite meals easier • Optional lacquer coating experience using authentic lacquer • English-speaking guide available for greater accessibility