These case presented chopsticks were made in Japan by the Takanaka company. Made to accompany their series of bento boxes, the wooden chopsticks come with a useful carry case. Whether used with a bento or not, your own chopsticks avoids the need for the waste of disposable ones when eating on the go. These have the classical Japanese feel of Takanakas lunch wares, and are an indispensable item for the commuter class and many others in Japan. Chopstick length: 18cm. Case dimensions: 19cm x 2.7cm. Height: 1.3cm. Weight: 70g **About Takenaka** The Takenaka firm were founded in Ishikawa in 1925\. Drawing upon their regions deep history in traditional lacquerware, they bring a similar dedication and ethos to items in modern materials. While in many areas new plastics replaced craft, in Ishikawa it became part of it - and many of the bento boxes carried to school and work each day are made here. Within them Takenakas bento vessels have a particular textural flair and qu