@ OKUYAMATO
Nara Okuyamato
Have you ever heard of the place called “Okuyamato” in Nara Prefecture?
Okuyamato refers to a region in the eastern and southern parts of Nara Prefecture, encompassing 19 cities and towns. The people of Okuyamato, surrounded by mountainous terrain, receive abundant blessings from nature. They coexist with the mountains, harvested wood utilized to create essential goods, nurturing a traditional woodworking industry, and preserving the culture of Okuyamato.
Okuyamato Brand
In Okuyamato, since ancient times, cut trees have been utilized for the essential tools needed in daily life. It is a brand born from living in harmony with the mountains in Okuyamato.
Okuyamato Person
In the deep nature of Okuyamato, while receiving the benefits of the forest, they are engaged in manufacturing while sincerely interacting and conversing with the materials. Here we introduce the people of Okuyamato, who create products with sincerity and originality.
Okuyamato Bornfield
Okuyamato’s brand was born from living together with mountains. Here we introduce the field where our products are made.
Okuyamato Products
Wood is always present in our daily lives, and the craft of making disposable chopsticks from scrap materials has become popular. This has led to the production of various wooden products. Woodworking, creating essential items for daily life, has become a traditional industry in Okuyamato.
NULworks
Creating new expressions of lacquer, inspired by everyday life shaped by Urushi.
Sugano ORGANIC
Underwear made from 100% organic cotton, carefully crafted one piece at a time for gentle, non-restrictive comfort.
TAKAGI HOSO
From cardboard as simple packaging
to a stage for creating value.
We continue to explore its full potential.
YOSHITATSU
Premium kaiseki chopsticks made from Yoshino cedar of Nara—sharing Japan’s wood craftsmanship with future generations.
MURAO
Simple beauty with minimal waste. The more you use it, the more you love it and its charm.
Skywood Cutting board
Cutting boards with unique shapes and patterns can be used in a variety of ways.
YOAHITANI
Preserving the Sanbou as a traditional craft handed down from ancient times and passing it on to the future
TAKANOKAGU
The charm of cedar bark lies in its three-dimensional, robust, and rugged texture. Bringing out and maximizing that allure.
APPLE JACK
The ultimate bowl made of Yoshino cedar filled with annual rings, shaved as thin as possible.
MORITO
A shelf with angles, its shadows changing with the sunlight, creating an effect reminiscent of dappled sunlight filtering through the trees.
morinobi
Bridging Forests and Daily Life Through Our Cedar Ball DIY Kit. A small forest in your life.
IZURU
A chair making kit born from the Japanese culture of “mending and using.” The essence of Japanese-style chairs resides here.
About @OKUYAMATO
Okuyamato is a region name not found on maps. Refers to 19 municipalities in the eastern and southern parts of Nara Prefecture.
History of Okuyamato
Nature of Okuyama
