Yakusugi Handmade Chopsticks (2 pairs) - Couple's Chopsticks Yakusugi is Japanese cedar that grows on the mid-slopes of Mt. Miyanoura and surrounding mountains, the highest peak on the southernmost island of Kyushu. These trees are over a thousand years old, with some discovered to be as old as seven thousand years. Yakushima is famous for its high rainfall throughout the year, with rain falling for thirty-five days a month. It is also in a location prone to typhoons, and the trees have endured wind and rain for thousands of years, demonstrating incredible vitality. While there are several famous cedars in Japan, Yakusugi is the most remarkable. Its beautiful grain, luster, and wonderful fragrance, combined with its longevity of over a thousand years, make it highly prized. Due to regulations on nature conservation, its rarity increases year by year, and its unique characteristics are utilized in high-end furniture and crafts, which are very popular. We hope you will cherish these chopsticks for a long time. (Note) Depending on the material, Yakusugi may sometimes exude resin. Regularly wiping them with a dry cloth will enhance their color and luster, and bring out the beautiful wood grain. We will reinforce the packaging with waterproof measures and cardboard before shipping. We will ship within 24 hours. Please check the photos for the condition, accessories, scratches, and stains, and make your purchase after you are satisfied. If you have any areas you would like to confirm, please contact us in advance. We will upload close-up photos. Thank you. Immediate purchase is welcome. We are also selling on other sites, so we perform regular maintenance. However, if a stock shortage occurs, we may have to cancel your order. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. For overseas customers: Please do not worry if you are using a proxy service. We will pack the product securely for its safety. In addition to this item, we sell a lot of valuable and rare anime and manga goods that can only be obtained in Japan, so please take a look at our other goods. You may find something you really like.