The "Japanese Selected Wood Chopsticks" series features domestically sourced, carefully selected fine woods. This particular set uses Akita Prefecture's Onorekanba (Betula ermanii), a tree named for its hardness, so tough that it can break an axe. It grows at altitudes of over 500 meters, and it takes three years for its trunk to thicken by just 1mm, making it one of the rare and precious woods. Due to its slow growth, the fibers are dense and fine, offering high durability and resistance to slipping. The chopsticks are crafted by artisans into an octagonal shape from the tip to the handle, making
