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This wood is sought-after in Japan and every effort is made to make use of the whole tree and replant successors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHirohashi chopsticks are crafted from trimmings of Yoshino lumber that cannot be used otherwise, making use of the whole tree. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are made with the help of some machines, with much of the work being done by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHirohashi chopsticks are used in high-end restaurants, hotels, and Japanese inns throughout Japan. At 26 centimeters, they are longer than regular Japanese table chopsticks, and their length creates a longer, more elegant stroke from plate to mouth, helping you savor the food and the moment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese chopsticks have a natural finish with no chemical coating, and can be washed a reused for a long time. 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