As Mr Miyagi said himself “Man who catch fly with chopstick accomplish anything”!

Chopsticks are more than just eating utensils in Japan. They are an extension of your fingers and require skill and dexterity to master. It’s no wonder then that a Japanese person will likely shower you with praise when you are able to use them gracefully and most importantly, successfully!

Read on for our Japan Centre guide to chopsticks, and maybe you will find the answer to Mr Miyagi’s biggest problem… just how do you catch a fly with a pair of wooden sticks?

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