This Uki Hashi have a special design thanks to which you won't need a Chopstick rest anymore. Because the tip of the chopsticks are elevated you won't put food on your table but it will also allow you when eating outside not to be afraid of getting dirt on the tip of the chopsticks when putting them down. They are also specially designed to help people using them correctly, indeed, as long as you remember to keep the two points at the same level you will always eat in a beautiful way.

The chopsticks are delivered in a transparent plastic box, which can be used to carry them with your bento lunchbox. You don't have to buy an extra box for these portable chopsticks.

Katsuobushi is smoked, dried and fermented bonito fish. It is one of the most essential ingredients of Japanese cuisine. It is mostly used to make dashi broth which is the base for many sauces and dishes.This Honkarebushi also includes the dark red parts of meat close to the pine (chiai), giving it a deep aroma.

Traditionally Katsuobushi is used in blocks and shaved using a wooden grater box. Freshly shaved bonito flakes have a much more intense flavor than pre-packed flakes. The bonito flakes can be grated at will and their thickness can be adjusted to one's personal taste. Using fresh bonito flakes is a must for a true aficionado of Japanese cuisine.