Over the centuries, there has been a variation in the traditional table settings of the Japanese; this is partly caused by the dining table types utilized in different times or periods. Early in history, hazoken were box-shaped small tables that were used. Each individual had trays or hazoken on the ground. Later on, tables with […]
Author Archives: Beth Leung
Chopsticks are used globally and have become a widely acceptable utensil, most importantly in Asia. Korea, China, and Japan are known among other nations in Asia to utilize chopsticks while eating. In the olden days, bamboo and trees were used in making chopsticks.
The chabudai is one major piece of furniture found in most traditional Japanese homes, be it a tea or low dining table. Most times, these tables come with a height of 15 inches, and this is because, most times, they are used on tatami mats in combination with floor cushions and chairs, or zabuton and […]