Tokyo Tsukiji Market’s New Chopstick Spot: Hashiya Mansaku
Step aside, sushi stalls—Tsukiji just got a new reason to linger. On November 29, 2025, Hashiya Mansaku (箸や万作) opened its doors in the bustling outer market, carving out a niche that’s part tradition, part design showroom. Think of it as a boutique for the humble chopstick, but way cooler than it sounds.
Say goodbye to forgettable souvenirs. Here, every pair of chopsticks tells a story: lacquered, crafted from rare woods like Yoshino cedar, kuro-moji, or even Yakusugi, and designed to feel just right in your hand. There are matching rests, gift-ready paulownia boxes, and all the little touches that make you pause and think, “Wow, someone actually cares about this.”
Tsukiji itself is more than a market—it’s a history lesson in cosmopolitan Tokyo. Back in the late Edo and Meiji periods, foreign settlements and swanky Western-style hotels popped up here, turning it into a hub of international exchange. Fast forward to today, and it’s still a magnet for food lovers from around the globe. Hashiya Mansaku slots right into that mix, offering visitors a tangible slice of Japanese craftsmanship without the fake fanfare.
So yeah, it’s just chopsticks—but if you’ve ever wanted a souvenir that isn’t a T-shirt or keychain, this is where you go.
Tokyo Tsukiji Market – Hashiya Mansaku (箸や万作)
■Address: OT Building 101, 4-9-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
■Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Open daily)
■https://wargo.jp/collections/mansaku
