What is 爪楊枝（４００本、２個）?
Meet the product that proves Daiso's genius lies in the details. This set contains two packs of 400 toothpicks each — that's 800 individual picks — for just ¥110 (roughly $0.70). Let that sink in for a second.
Each toothpick is crafted from white birch (Betula platyphylla), a dense, smooth hardwood prized for its fine grain and natural resistance to splintering. The result is a toothpick that feels premium in the hand — no rough edges, no surprise snap mid-use. Dimensions are a precisely practical 6.5 cm long × 0.2 cm wide, hitting the sweet spot between sturdy enough to work and slim enough to be discreet. The natural pale color is clean and food-safe.
Birch is not a random choice here. Japanese toothpick manufacturing has long favored it over cheaper pine or bamboo alternatives for everyday use, because it holds its shape under light pressure without leaving a woody taste. These are no-frills, no-case, no-nonsense picks — just two compact bundles of 400 ready to earn their keep. For a household staple you reach for constantly, ¥110 for 800 pieces is genuinely hard to argue with.
Source: daisonet.com
How to Use It — Hack Ideas
Primary Use: Obviously, post-meal dental cleanup. But you already knew that. The real conversation starts when you realize 800 toothpicks at ¥110 frees you to use them without guilt.
Hack #1 — Tiny Craft & DIY Tool: Birch toothpicks are a crafter's secret weapon. Use them to apply small dots of glue, mix two-part epoxy in tight spots, or paint fine details on miniatures and nail art. The smooth wood absorbs just enough product without dripping — far better than a brush for ultra-precise work. Stock up a jar on your craft desk.
Hack #2 — Kitchen Testing Stick: Skip the fancy cake tester. Poke a toothpick into brownies, muffins, or Japanese tamagoyaki to check doneness in seconds. They also work brilliantly for holding together appetizer stacks, securing stuffed chicken breasts before they hit the pan, or flagging different cheese varieties on a charcuterie board for guests with dietary needs. With 800 on hand, you can use them freely and throw them away without any regret.
Bonus Micro-Hack: Dip the tip in a tiny drop of food coloring to create homemade flag cocktail picks for parties. Daiso's ¥110 investment just upgraded your hosting game.
Reviews & Verdict
Online buzz around Daiso toothpick hacks is genuinely picking up momentum. Viral Instagram content — including a widely-shared clip from @emma2531283 — has spotlighted creative Daiso toothpick applications, accumulating hundreds of interactions and sparking comment threads asking where to buy. The enthusiasm is real, even if the specific hack in those posts is more about the lifestyle of "using ¥100 shop finds cleverly" than the toothpick itself.
Among dedicated Daiso product reviewers who have done deep-dives into Daiso's full toothpick lineup (reportedly seven varieties), the birch models consistently land near the top for texture and durability. Competing Daiso picks in the 500-count range earn praise for included cases, but the raw 800-count birch value here is tough to beat if storage isn't a concern.
The one honest caveat: no integrated case means you'll want a small jar or clip to keep them accessible and hygienic. Minor inconvenience, zero deal-breaker. For kitchen staples, craft drawers, or travel kits, this is the kind of product you buy once, forget about, and then feel genuinely happy every time you reach for it.
Value Score: 91/100
Eight hundred smooth birch toothpicks with legitimate multi-use hack potential at ¥110 is almost absurdly good value — it scores near-perfect on price-to-quality and hack versatility, held just shy of a perfect score only by the absence of a storage case. A true Daiso gem — don't miss this one.
