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Saruya, Japan's only toothpick specialty store

[The cat on the slope] June 2, 2010 09:00

Saruya-san, a long-established toothpick specialty store that is not to mention.

It's often featured in magazines and television, so many people know it.

Since it was founded in the first year of Hoei (1704), it has a history of more than 300 years.

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It is a long-established store, and the inside of the store is like a museum. Short toothpicks also have a long history. 


When it comes to toothpicks, my uncle said, "No, I ate it" at lunch break.

I think of what is stuck in my mouth while rubbing my stomach, but I think of it

No, it's ridiculous! The toothpick was introduced to Japan during the Heian and Kamakura periods.

It is said that it is a refreshing "buddha utensils" born in India.

 

Saruya's toothpick is made of high-quality black letters, and craftsmen carefully one by one.

I'm making it with a sword. The scent of the bark is my life, so it always comes with skin.

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(Left) The 1,000 boxes of paulownia are used for celebrations and New Year's greetings. I also bought the Chinese zodiac tiger thing in the New Year.

(Middle) Small items such as sewing sets and guard bags are also available.

(Left) Cute toothpick holder

My favorite is the tsuji toothpick here. The paper is wrapped one by one.

If you spread it out, you will find the capital of love. Some of the best people such as Hanayagikai and restaurants

I can't even nodd it.

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"Uncles during lunch break" can also use Saruya's toothpick.

You can enjoy the feeling of "Edo's smart husband"~.