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Chopstick Culture in Japan


Husband-and-wife chopsticks / Meotobashi / 夫婦箸

1. In Japan, chopsticks have since long ago had an origin in happiness and longevity、and are still used today as celebrations and greetings. 2. Chopsticks given as wedding gifts are called ”husband-and-wife chopsticks (夫婦箸)”. 3. Husband-and-wife chopsticks represent the hope that if the matching chopsticks are used, the couple will always be happy and find significance. 

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