⛩️ Omotenashi Guide
Difficulty: Caution

Don't pass food chopstick to chopstick

Passing food directly between two pairs of chopsticks echoes a funeral ritual involving bones. It's considered seriously inauspicious.

Do's

  • Place the food on a plate first, then let the other person pick it up
  • Offer food using a separate serving utensil if available

Don'ts

  • Don't transfer food directly from chopsticks to chopsticks