奈良県·伝統工芸
Yoshino Cedar Chopsticks (Disposable Chopsticks)
With a gentle snap, the scent of cedar wafts through the air—these are the Yoshino Cedar Chopsticks from Shimochi Town. Shimochi Town is known as the birthplace of disposable chopsticks. The tradition began during the Nanboko-cho period, when local villagers presented cedar chopsticks made from Yoshino cedar to Emperor Go-Daigo. Their beautiful wood grain and fragrant aroma were beloved by court nobles and monks alike, eventually spreading as disposable chopsticks during the Edo period. Even today, the Yoshino region, centered around Shimochi, remains a major production area for domestic disposable chopsticks. Crafted by utilizing leftover pieces of cedar and cypress, these chopsticks embody the warmth of the wood itself. Every time they are brought to your mouth, a subtle scent of cedar gently rises. Within a single pair of chopsticks, the forests of Nara and a long history truly reside.
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