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Chopsticks originated in China and are believed to have arrived in Japan around the 6th or 7th century. A key factor in the widespread adoption of chopsticks for everyday meals was the nature of Japanese rice, which is sticky and can be easily picked up with chopsticks. This led to the Japanese dining style of using only chopsticks, while spoons were often used alongside chopsticks in other countries like China and Korea.

Today, chopsticks are an integral part of Japanese life and culture, symbolizing not only a way of eating but also a connection to tradition, art, and spirituality.