Kuromoji Yoji
Kuromoji yoji (kuromoji picks) is from a region called Kururi which is located in Kimitsu city of Chiba prefecture. Kuromoji is a type of fragrant tree that's native to the area, and its antibacterial effect makes it suitable for cutlery.
Crafting of kuromoji yoji was said to have started in the Edo period as a samurai's side hustle at home (!) The region of Kururi flourished under the Kururi castle built in 1456 during the Muromachi period, hence kuromoji yoji is sometimes called ujo yoji - ujo's literal translation being "rain castle" which is another name for the Kururi castle.
Kuromoji yoji is registered as one of the Japan's traditional kogei (craft) items. These hand carved picks are often used at prestigious tea ceremonies and high-end restaurants for Japanese desserts.
*Each bag contains 4 picks.
Choose from 6 different designs:
Crane
Eel
Pine branch
Plum branch
Round
Smoking pipe
Kuromoji yoji (kuromoji picks) is from a region called Kururi which is located in Kimitsu city of Chiba prefecture. Kuromoji is a type of fragrant tree that's native to the area, and its antibacterial effect makes it suitable for cutlery.
Crafting of kuromoji yoji was said to have started in the Edo period as a samurai's side hustle at home (!) The region of Kururi flourished under the Kururi castle built in 1456 during the Muromachi period, hence kuromoji yoji is sometimes called ujo yoji - ujo's literal translation being "rain castle" which is another name for the Kururi castle.
Kuromoji yoji is registered as one of the Japan's traditional kogei (craft) items. These hand carved picks are often used at prestigious tea ceremonies and high-end restaurants for Japanese desserts.
*Each bag contains 4 picks.
Choose from 6 different designs:
Crane
Eel
Pine branch
Plum branch
Round
Smoking pipe
Kuromoji yoji (kuromoji picks) is from a region called Kururi which is located in Kimitsu city of Chiba prefecture. Kuromoji is a type of fragrant tree that's native to the area, and its antibacterial effect makes it suitable for cutlery.
Crafting of kuromoji yoji was said to have started in the Edo period as a samurai's side hustle at home (!) The region of Kururi flourished under the Kururi castle built in 1456 during the Muromachi period, hence kuromoji yoji is sometimes called ujo yoji - ujo's literal translation being "rain castle" which is another name for the Kururi castle.
Kuromoji yoji is registered as one of the Japan's traditional kogei (craft) items. These hand carved picks are often used at prestigious tea ceremonies and high-end restaurants for Japanese desserts.
*Each bag contains 4 picks.
Choose from 6 different designs:
Crane
Eel
Pine branch
Plum branch
Round
Smoking pipe
