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Create Your Own Chopsticks and Explore Japan

Wakasa Takumi Musubi – A Hands-On Traditional Craft Experience in Obama City, Fukui

Discover the craftsmanship of Wakasa not by simply watching, but by creating with your own hands.

Wakasa Takumi Musubi is a unique cultural experience that combines two of Obama City's most treasured traditional crafts: Wakasa Lacquered Chopsticks and Wakasa Washi Paper.

Did you know that more than 80% of Japan's lacquered chopsticks are produced in Obama City? For centuries, skilled artisans have preserved this remarkable tradition, making the region one of Japan's most important centers of chopstick craftsmanship.

First, choose your favorite pattern of beautiful Wakasa washi paper and craft your own elegant paper box. Then, experience the art of togidashi (polishing) as you carefully sand a pair of Wakasa lacquered chopsticks, gradually revealing the vibrant colors and intricate patterns hidden beneath the surface.

When your masterpiece is complete, place your one-of-a-kind chopsticks inside the handcrafted washi box you created yourself.

The result is more than a souvenir—it's a personal piece of Japanese culture that you made with your own hands.

Create Your Own Chopsticks, Then Travel Across Japan

Imagine carrying your handcrafted Wakasa chopsticks with you as you journey through Japan. Use them while enjoying sushi in Tokyo, fresh seafood in Fukui, ramen in Kyoto, or local specialties wherever your travels take you.

Every meal becomes part of your story, and every use of your chopsticks is a reminder of the traditions and artisans of Wakasa.

Make your own chopsticks in the town that produces over 80% of Japan's lacquered chopsticks—and take a piece of Japan with you on every journey.