Today, more than a fifth of the planet's population uses chopsticks as their primary dining utensils. Originating in ancient China around 5000 years ago, chopsticks didn't become customary in Japan ...

If a Japanese sword is outside your budget, consider taking home a premium set of handmade chopsticks. Daikokuya, a handmade chopstick store in the Sumida ward of Tokyo, combines an ancient craft with ...