Arguments have raged for years in Japan about the merits of disposable wooden chopsticks, a mainstay of restaurants and ready-made boxed bento meals sold in convenience stores and supermarkets.

Uncover the artistry behind making Edo wooden chopsticks, a process that showcases skill, precision, and tradition. From selecting the finest wood to shaping and polishing each chopstick ...

(If you do this several times, you may wish to change out the chopstick, as it may be harder to gauge as the wood soaks up more oil.) Scientists also told NPR that you can wet the tip of the ...