Kimura Woodcraft Factory Hirosaki-city, Aomori-pref, JAPAN

One of the great characteristics of apple wood is that it is tough, yet light. After some use, the wood develops a distinctive quality. The apple wood leaves no scratches or marks on coated pots or pans, makes little noise, and does not transmit heat, making it perfect for all uses. It will become a great supporting player in your kitchen.
We carefully polish the wood, which has been raised with great care by farmers, to create a smooth and easy-to-handle kitchen item.

These plates have the distinctively smooth and soft texture unique to apple wood. Light and elegant, these plates are perfect for entertaining.

As Japan's top grower of apples, Aomori prefecture always has an abundance of apple wood. With the desire to make use of the apple wood instead of letting it go to waste, we were inspired to create our apple wood chopsticks. With its lightness and warmth, the apple wood reminds you of nature with every touch. By design, the curve of the chopsticks moulds to one's hand, warming to your fingers with time. It is our wish that you experience the charm of apple wood produced in Aomori prefecture through these chopsticks.

Made with wholehearted care, the serving plate develops a distinctive quality as the years pass. It is light, with the soft texture unique to apple wood. This is a great serving item for parties and entertaining.

Many people have eaten apples, but it is unlikely they have touched an apple tree. It is even less likely they have touched the bark. Our chopsticks rest uses the bark in its natural form, giving the real texture and feel of an apple tree.