Originally Posted by
slawecki
we have eaten in 50+ restaurants in tokyo and kyoto in the pqst year and a half. we have on every occasion been served with forks snd knives. the most important thing to do in japan in better restaurants, is to reserve at least one day in advance, as the restaurant wants to buy fresh for for the meal.
Not everyone eats in Michelin starred or otherwise higher-end restaurants. The little mom-n-pop diners that are found on every side street may not provide forks and knives unless asked. Almost all will have those things available but one must ask in many places.