

Hashikura Matsukan was founded during the Taisho Era (1923) in Kohama-shi Fukui Prefecture, which is home to many chopstick manufacturers. Matsukan stays true to traditional chopstick designs while collaborating with various designers in pursuit of new challenges. Matsukan and PORT-MART share a common mission to help create bonds between people.
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Matsukan is a "Hashi-Kura" or chopstick warehouse with an abundant collection of chopsticks.
Matsukan creates chopsticks, which are a vital tool that links Japanese people with food culture.
	
Like humans, chopsticks possess a unique personality that is developed through each user's attitude and emotions.
		Characteristics are borne from the user's tastes as well as from the foods and atmosphere in which the chopsticks are used.
		A user's personality creates the chopsticks' characteristics.
		Matsukan's mission is to provide chopsticks that touch one's heart.
	
The artisans at Matsukan always envision how family and friends gather and dine in comfort and how vital a role chopsticks play in that scenario.
		At times, chopsticks will help develop communication; chopsticks can bridge the gap between individuals; Matsukan aims to create chopsticks that are "flavorful".
	

Matsukan hopes that users will always be physically and mentally healthy.
		Matsukan's chopsticks are made from all natural materials and delivers safety, comfort and practicality to its users.
		These chopsticks are based on the concept of creating items friendly both to people and to the environment.
	
How a table is set is a determining factor in one's dining experience.
		Adding a bit of creativity, style and flavor will add a richness to that experience.
		Matsukan is always there to assist in producing such an experience.
	
Matsukan considers users' values at the heart of their production and aims to create fun "flavorful chopsticks" that satisfy users.

Hashikura Matsukan was founded during the Taisho Era (1923) in Kohama-shi Fukui Prefecture, which is home to many chopstick manufacturers. Matsukan stays true to traditional chopstick designs while collaborating with various designers in pursuit of new challenges. Matsukan and PORT-MART share a common mission to help create bonds between people.