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Japanese Culture: Using Chopsticks Posted by on Nov 9, 2008

How many of you use chopsticks?  For first-timers, chopstick use can be daunting and difficult at the same time.  However, if you follow the Japanese mochikata (もちかた), or the way in which you should hold chopsticks, you will be able to use chopsticks seamlessly, in no time.  First, hold the chopsticks using only your middle…

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