Available Wood Species
Japanese Cedar (Sugi)
Sugi (Japanese cedar) is a lightweight, soft, and easy-to-work wood. Its refreshing aroma has a calming effect, and it excels in humidity control.
Widely used for construction materials such as columns and beams, it is also popular for interior finishes and furniture.
Cedar that has grown for over 100 years produces a wider heartwood with natural insect resistance and high adaptability to environmental changes. It is also distinguished by its fine growth rings and beautiful grain patterns.
Japanese Cypress (Hinoki)
Hinoki (Japanese cypress) is known for its refreshing fragrance and lustrous, beautiful wood grain, which deepens in color and shine over time.
Hinoki heartwood from trees over 100 years old takes on a soft reddish-brown hue, while the sapwood has a warm, creamy-white tone, allowing you to enjoy its natural aging beauty.
With its high growth ring density, finely detailed grain patterns emerge when planed, enhancing its visual appeal. Additionally, Hinoki is highly durable, with exceptional resistance to moisture and decay.
Japanese Chestnut (Kuri)
Kuri (Japanese chestnut) is highly resistant to water and decay, making it a preferred choice for water-related structures throughout history. It retains its shape and performance over long periods and is characterized by its rich, warm brown hue.
Chestnut trees that have grown for over 100 years develop beautiful grain patterns and offer a well-balanced combination of hardness and weight. Their high resistance to humidity also makes them exceptionally durable. Additionally, small leaf knots may occasionally be present.
Japanese Zelkova (Keyaki)
Keyaki (Japanese zelkova) is a hard and heavy wood, traditionally used for main structural pillars, beams, and high-end furniture. One of its defining features is its wide variety of grain patterns.
Keyaki that has grown for over 100 years develops a rich texture and deep color, with fine and intricate grain patterns. Over time, its density increases, enhancing its durability and strength.
Shioji (Japanese Ash)
Shioji is a lightweight yet strong and flexible wood, making it ideal for bentwood processing. It is characterized by its even grain, which allows for precise designs with minimal cracking or warping.
Shioji that has grown for over 100 years develops enhanced flexibility and durability, revealing a distinguished and elegant grain pattern.
Japanese Pagoda Tree (Enju)
The hard and dense Enju (Japanese Pagoda Tree) develops a distinctive deep luster when polished. It is primarily used for decorative pillars and furniture.
One of its defining characteristics is the strong contrast between its sapwood and heartwood.
Enju that has grown for over 100 years becomes even more dense and heavy, with bold grain patterns and unique markings that stand out beautifully.
Japanese Oak (Nara)
Nara (Japanese oak) is a highly durable and moisture-resistant wood, commonly used for flooring and furniture. It has a refined luster and features distinct grain patterns along with beautiful tiger-stripe (torafu) markings. Oak that has grown for over 100 years develops a denser fiber structure, gradually aging from a warm yellow-brown to a deeper, richer hue, with its natural luster enhancing over time.
Japanese Maple (Kaede)
Kaede (Japanese maple) is known for its irregular grain patterns and elegant luster, often featuring stunning figured patterns such as curly grain and quilted grain. It is widely used for furniture, cutting boards, and crafts.
Maple that has grown for over 100 years develops tighter growth rings, increasing its strength while enhancing its rich color and refined texture over time.
Japanese Hemlock (Tsuga)
Tsuga (Japanese hemlock) has a pale pinkish-brown to yellow-brown hue and is widely used for columns, foundations, and structural materials due to its high strength. It is known for its smooth texture when planed.
Hemlock that has grown for over 100 years develops a deeper tone and enhanced luster, making it a preferred material for high-end furniture as well.
Others
Sawara (Japanese Cypress), Ichō (Ginkgo), Kaya (Torreya), Tabu (Machilus)
Katsura (Japanese Judas Tree), Tsubaki (Camellia), Matsu (Pine)