Japan [Part-2]

 Hello Everyone !!!

Chopsticks :

  • Made of bamboo, wood, plastic, stainless steel, titanium, gold, silver, porcelain, Jade and ivory.
  • Silver chopsticks were used by ancient emperors in Japan, as they turned to black when in contact with poison, thus protecting them from any potential food poisoning. 
  • They vary in lengths, with Chinese (10"), Japanese (7"-8").
  • They were first used in 1,200 BC.

Mono Sodium Glutamate : (MSG)

  • A food additive and flavor enhancer.
  • First prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Mr. Kikunae Ikeda.
  • HS Code # 29224220
  • E # E-621. 

Japanese Pens :

# Brands -- (09)

Sailor Pen Co. (1911), Tombow (1913), Pilot (1918), Ohto (1919), Platinum Pens (1919), Sakura Corp (1921), Namiki (1925), Pentel (1946), Zebra (1982).

# Inventions -- 

  •  Roller-ball pen (1963)
  • Gel pen (1984)

Pencil Brands -- 13

Gods and Deities :

  • Serpent gods -- 10
  • Water & ocean gods -- 07
  • Lunar -- 01 

Hanko Stamps :

In Japan, seals, referred to as Inkan or Hanko, have historically been used to identify individuals involved in government and trading from ancient times.
The Japanese emperors, shōguns, and samurai had their personal seals pressed onto edicts and other public documents to show authenticity and authority. Even today Japanese citizens' companies regularly use name seals for the signing of a contract and other important paperwork. 

They are also available in the form of pens these days.

 

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