Iwaki-Takahashi, Inc

Chopsticks in harmony with your way of life. Master artistry from Iwaki, combining tradition and innovation.

Wood & Wood products Manufacturing
Other Manufacturing

Area Tabito
Industrial Parks-

Products & Services

Tools / Consumables / Equipment

Processing

Laser Processing
Wood Processing

Related Fields

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Company Overview

Chopsticks for your way of life, crafted in Iwaki City. Each set is made from cedar wood harvested during forest thinning projects in Iwaki and hand-finished by artisans with meticulous care. We preserve traditional techniques while creating styles and designs ideal for modern dining.

Primary Products / Services

High-quality cedar waribashi (disposable chopsticks), cedar pillows, hinoki cypress pencils, cellulose nanofiber accessories, etc.

IP & Licenses, etc.

• Grand Prize , Reconstruction Agency Business Contest (2014)
• Top Prize, Fukushima Industry Award (2016, 2020)
• Good Design Award (2013, 2017, and 2023), and many other awards
• Product Certifications: Forest Thinning Mark, Wood Resource Cycle Mark

Company Strengths & Characteristics

Committed to producing handcrafted goods backed by experience and expertise. Maximizing the inherent qualities of raw timber to create tactile and thoughtful products that feel natural in the hand and last for years. Creating exceptional wares that become a focal point of your dining table and grow in beauty with every use.

Future Prospects & Areas of Interest

Continue to refine techniques cultivated over many years and share these techniques with the next generation. Respect traditional beauty while developing designs and features that suit an increasingly diverse range of modern lifestyles. We are committed to sharing Iwaki and Japan’s chopstick culture and high-quality handicrafts with the world.

Chopsticks in harmony with your way of life. Master artistry from Iwaki, combining tradition and innovation.