Toothpicks have been an integral part of human life for at least 100,000 years.
They are such familiar and humble objects that we scarcely pay them much attention, yet we would feel a little lost without them.
When you pick one up and use it, it just feels right. Toothpicks are surprisingly irreplaceable.
Kikusui Sangyo’s products may be diminutive but our ethos is to create things that stand the test of time.
We were once the smallest manufacturer in Kawachinagano City, where toothpick making flourished as a local industry, but we continue to thrive to this day.
From the iconic Kuromoji pick (a cocktail stick specifically for Japanese confectionery), that is our founding product, to toothpicks, chopsticks, kitchen utensils, and more; we now deliver utensils made from natural materials, such as wood and bamboo, nationwide.
We continue to uphold the wisdom inherent in Japanese craftsmanship.
And it would bring us joy if we could become an irreplaceable part of everyone's lives.
Strongly rooted within our community we work together with our customers to co-create our future with shared values. Dreaming big in a small factory - that's what we do.
Toothpick production in Kawachinagano City was born in a backdrop of abundant nature.
Let us re-introduce you to this modest yet enduring tool of daily life.
Our product manufacturing is supported by various relationships.
We listen to our customers' feedback and create products and experiences that make you say, "That's great!", always thinking outside the box.
