{"title":"Kawai Co., Ltd.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFounded in 1943, Kawai Co., Ltd. is a renowned lacquered chopstick manufacturer based in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture—the heart of \u003ci\u003eWakasa-nuri\u003c\/i\u003e craftsmanship. With Obama City producing nearly 80% of Japan’s lacquered chopsticks, Kawai has been at the forefront of this centuries-old tradition, blending history, artistry, and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor over 80 years, Kawai has been dedicated to crafting chopsticks that celebrate \u003ci\u003eohashi\u003c\/i\u003e—an essential part of Japanese dining culture. By preserving the 400-year heritage of \u003ci\u003eWakasa-nuri\u003c\/i\u003e, while embracing modern techniques and design, they continue to create chopsticks that meet the needs of today’s dining tables—functional, beautiful, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover craftsmanship that transcends generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2330\/8397\/collections\/kawai-co-ltd-700527.jpg?v=1734565085","url":"https:\/\/wabisabi-jp.net\/collections\/kawai-co-ltd.oembed","provider":"The Wabi Sabi Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}