Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide x Yamachiku Special Chopstick Cultural Event

This event is designed for those who are fans of Japanese cuisine or tool/kitchenware culture, those who want to connect further to various traditional Japanese cultures, or also those interested in high-quality chopsticks and connecting to the companies that make such tools.

This event also brings international and local residents from culinary and hospitality industries together, to create better connections amongst all of us.

Below is an except from our event page all about this event.

Program Lineup

Enjoy a talk session with Yamasaki Shōgo (山﨑 彰悟) - Director and CEO of Yamachiku Co., Ltd

The event will first start with a discussion between Yamasaki-san and Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's International Team about the world of chopstick manufacturing, the reasoning behind using video production to convey chopsticks, and their overall place in the world of Japanese and worldwide cuisine.

This talk session will be followed by a brief explanation of and screening of Itadakimasu (English subtitles provided).

Afterwards, a brief Q&A and talk session will take place with Yamasaki-san, so you can ask about not only the film, but chopstick manufacturing directly.

Finally, a small networking event will take place where you will also be given some a set of Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide x Yamachiku chopsticks as a memento of this event. Light refreshments will be provided.

The event will last approximately 90 minutes, but attendees are welcome to stay past the event duration until 18:30.

You will also be able to learn chopstick maintenance techniques, and challenge yourself with an azuki bean pickup challenge! Aim for the fastest time. Finally, please enjoy Yamachuki's pop-up store on the first floor.

Attendees of this event will get a very special treat - the first release of our Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide x Yamachiku chopsticks!

Releasing in two colors including one exclusively for this event, these high-end chopsticks are both easy to use and maintain. Like our knives, they are designed to last a very long time provided they are properly cared for.

Our "Indigo Iron" model will be available for sale from the event day onwards, and our "Whestone Powder" model will be exclusively for attendees to our event, who get a pair as part of the ticket price.

On our first floor, Yamachiku will have a special pop-up shop for various chopsticks to look at. You can also ask their or our team about tips related to chopstick maintenance, proper usage, and more!

As we already sell moribashi chopsticks, we feel combining them with chopsticks you use to eat allows us to further connect to everyone's plate and kitchen. Our tools to cut, and our tools to serve. Now you can also use our tools to eat and fully express itadakimasu.

Seats are limited, so we advise you book quickly!

You can book through our Peatix page where the event is officially distributing tickets, or by contacting us directly for a direct invoice.

You can also learn more about the event by visiting our dedicated page for it here.

We look forward to seeing you there, and talking all about kitchenware culture!