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 ...

Tokyo - An increasing number of seminars have been launched in Japan to teach adults how to properly hold chopsticks, leading to a rise in sales of specially designed chopsticks to help individuals do ...

Is there a right or wrong way to hold chopsticks? The answer isn't as straightforward as you think it may be. There may be a "standard" and "lazy" way to hold chopsticks—there are also many hybrid ...

If you go out to eat at a sushi place or order Chinese takeout, you're likely supplied with a set of disposable chopsticks. Chopsticks are a traditional instrument to cook with and eat with in many ...

The wooden chopsticks you get at Asian restaurants are great, but they're really made to be disposable. Before you use them again, check for this.