Ouchi Kougei

Ouchi Kogei is a bamboo ware producer in Hida city of Oita prefecture, mainly produces bamboo chopsticks.
They use the boldest and good quality Mousou bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) picked from the surrounding bamboo.
While most competitors mechanized the process, they continue the handcraft production. Natural bamboo products are simple and fit well in the hand, they improve with use.