The Chopstick Culture Of Two Distinct Cuisines

The Japanese and Chinese cuisines are immensely popular in the Western world due to their distinctive taste and exotic appeal. Although, there are a few common elements between the two cuisines like the primary ingredient being rice, they are as different as chalk and cheese. One of the most common mannerisms in which one can savor these cuisines is with the popular pair of Orient food accessory - chopsticks, the companion of Chinese as well as Japanese cuisines. Given its prominence in Asian culture, it is not surprising that chopsticks have transcended the boundaries of food culture between various Asian countries. In fact, the chopsticks not only play an important role in Asian food culture, but also have found a place in several researches that involve performing studies to understand if there are any real time applications of chopsticks, like helping to improve memory, or aiding children in learning to write Chinese.

There is nothing like blending in the local culture by enjoying Chinese or Japanese food with the help of chopsticks during your tour to China or your tour to Japan. If you are planning to master the art of eating with chopsticks before your China tour or Japan tour, it helps to know the differences between Chinese chopsticks and Japanese chopsticks:

* Chinese chopsticks are made of unfinished wood or bamboo.

Japanese chopsticks are made of sprayed or varnished bamboo or lacquered wood, making them a lot more expensive in stores.

* Chinese chopsticks are around 10 and half inches long. There are shorter sticks available for youngsters and kids.

Japanese chopsticks are usually 9 inches long.

* The Chinese chopsticks taper to a blunt end.

Japanese chopsticks taper to pointed ends.

* The earliest evidence of a pair of chopsticks made out of bronze was discovered in ancient China.

In the olden days, Japanese used to tie the chopsticks together at the ends with a piece of string making it easier for finishing the food.

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