influenced by China culture, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and other Asian countries all use chopsticks as tableware. Chopsticks, a kind of lightweight tableware, have undergone many changes in the soft and hard parts of chopsticks culture since AL sent envoys to Japan for more than 13 years. "Zhu", an ancient word closely related to China people's life in the Warring States period, is still commonly used in Japanese. When it comes to Japanese characters, we can't help but talk about the unique expressions before and after meals. Before using chopsticks, the Japanese must say "I have received it", and after putting down chopsticks, they will say "I am grateful for your kindness". These words full of religious feelings are really thanks to the people who collected food from mountains and seas and the gifts of heaven and earth and nature.
Japan's bamboo, fir, juniper, rosewood, copper, aluminum alloy, synthetic resin, etc. are common in Japan. In the event of festivals and happy events, the willow chopsticks called "Joyful" are used, while the mulberry chopsticks mean prolonging life. In addition, there is a saying that Japanese chopsticks were introduced to Japan from China through the Korean Peninsula in the 4th and 6th centuries. The Japanese are a country that worships China chopsticks, and they still maintain the ancient name of chopsticks in China. Japan was deeply influenced by the system of laws and regulations in Sui and Tang Dynasties, and used metal chopsticks to eat Chinese food at banquets of the court and nobles to show its dignity. The Japanese attach great importance to the role of chopsticks in daily life. There is a chopsticks school in Tokyo, where students are taught how to use chopsticks. Each period of training lasts for three months. Japanese medical experts believe that children's use of chopsticks also contributes to the development of intelligence, so more and more people use chopsticks. Japan is the country that consumes the most chopsticks in the world. According to the statistics released by the Japanese tax bureau, the country consumes more than 7 billion pairs of chopsticks every year. With the development of modern times, disposable chopsticks are becoming more and more popular. Japan also regards this new trend of popularizing chopsticks as the most basic symbol of promoting Japanese culture. It is said that a scholar named Honda Ichiro suggested that August 4th of each year be designated as "Chopsticks Day" in order to thank chopsticks for their hard service for three meals a day. The scholar's initiative immediately received a warm response from people. On August 4th, 198, the "Festival Meeting for Defending Japan" held the ceremony of offering chopsticks at Rizhi Shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo and Hachiba Shrine in Nijo City, Niigata Prefecture. On this day, people sing and dance to celebrate this solemn and sacred festival. Since then, Japan has had a "Chopsticks Festival". On this day, every household celebrated with great excitement. To thank chopsticks for serving them three times a day. In the countryside, at the festive feast of sowing, transplanting, harvesting, birthday or marriage. Everyone should put on new chopsticks to show their pleasure.
There is a record about chopsticks in "Ancient Stories" compiled in Nara era of Japan. At that time, chopsticks were not like two thin sticks today, but 16 were used by bending chopped bamboo into tweezers. Heian period, who used bamboo chopsticks in the "Big Taste" and other court ceremonies; Willow chopsticks are widely used in birthday celebrations or folk festivals; Use chopsticks at the banquet to enjoy the moon on August 15th. In 1986, Tangquan Temple in Edogawa, Tokyo resumed the ceremony of "offering chopsticks for food and drink", thanking the chopsticks for supporting the diet and offering sacrifices to the forests that have been cut down, showing the deep feelings of the Japanese for chopsticks everywhere; However, the children of Japanese nationals whose eating habits are increasingly westernized have become less and less good at using chopsticks correctly. Nowadays, Japanese people not only consume a large number of chopsticks, but also have high requirements for chopsticks. Since 198s, with the development of catering industry, the usage of disposable chopsticks has increased dramatically. In this regard, the Japanese authorities have estimated that in 1987, there were about 2.5 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks consumed nationwide. If converted into wood, it would be equivalent to 41, cubic meters, and 2, sets of standard houses could be built. Remarkably, the Japanese have raised objections to the new trend of using disposable chopsticks. It not only wastes a lot of wood, but also pollutes the environment. Its claim is not commendable! In 1984, a mass organization called "Thinking about Disposable Chopsticks" was announced, which called on people to develop the habit of bringing their own chopsticks to eat. A person in charge of the organization pointed out that people can gradually increase their awareness of caring for the environment and saving resources only by starting with such small things as bringing their own chopsticks. In 1991, Fugang City, Japan decided not to use "disposable" wooden chopsticks. Mayor Sang Yuan said: "Using convenient chopsticks is like throwing away precious natural resources." This fully shows that the Japanese attach importance to chopsticks and explore the awareness of saving resources and reducing environmental pollution from the perspective of using chopsticks.
Chopsticks, a small tableware, are magically imprinted on the hearts of the Japanese people. This has a peculiar influence in both material life and spiritual and cultural fields, which makes the Japanese pay special attention to the etiquette of using chopsticks at the table. Among them, ten taboos are useful chopsticks: when you say chopsticks halfway, you put down the dishes you are holding, and then carry another one. Two-day swimming chopsticks means that you can't hold chopsticks, and you have to choose from the east and the west. The third is to peek at chopsticks, that is, holding chopsticks and looking around. Fourth, break chopsticks, and tear the food on the head of chopsticks with your mouth or hands. Five, stab chopsticks, use chopsticks instead of forks, and insert vegetables to eat. Six days, sign chopsticks, use chopsticks as toothpicks, and criticize your teeth. On the seventh day, I cried tears at chopsticks. On the way, the soup on the head of chopsticks kept dripping like tears. Eight, suck chopsticks, and lick the soup on the head of chopsticks with your mouth. Knock chopsticks, and knock bowls, basins or desktops with chopsticks. Ten days to order chopsticks is to point out the host, guest or chef with chopsticks. It seems that uncivilized use of chopsticks is not popular in Japan.
With the progress of society and the development of science and technology, people pay more and more attention to the role of chopsticks. From the perspective of comparison between Chinese and western food cultures, Chinese chopsticks and western knives and forks are both the same and different. The same is that they are both eating utensils, but the difference is that the former is a cultural carrier with rich connotations. This small chopsticks, in the long river of history, has performed many touching and passionate stories, and the role of chopsticks can be described as great! Chopsticks, which were called "chopsticks" in ancient China, are recognized as China's "exclusive products" in the world at present, and have been praised as one of the "oriental civilizations" overseas, which shows that their influence is far-reaching and long-lasting. Nowadays, not only Asians use chopsticks, but also Europeans are learning to use chopsticks. Like Chinese, more and more people are learning it. On the other hand, it also shows that since the reform and opening up, China's national strength has been enhanced, and foreigners also look at China with new eyes. Today, China's food culture has penetrated into five continents and four oceans.