Okuyamato Brands
“In Okuyamato, where living with the mountains and forestry has been a way of life, wood from felled trees has been traditionally used to make essential tools. The six brands born from this lifestyle introduce the ancient yet new charms of Okuyamato.
Izuru Mokkou
Using high-quality Yoshino cedar and cypress, Izuru Mokko crafts chairs and wood products. They have created a production kit made of Yoshino cypress in their pursuit of Japanese-style chairs. They cherish the Japanese culture of ‘repair and reuse’ and continue the tradition of sustainable resource creation through Yoshino’s artificial forestry system.
morinobi
morinobi is developing five projects based on forestry and design: Forest growing projects, Human resource development projects, Manufacturing projects, Placemaking projects, and Energy projects. Our ‘NICOMORI’ DIY Cedar Ball Kit utilizes materials sourced during forest path construction, embodying our desire to make the most of the blessings from forests left by our ancestors. ‘morinobi’ is dedicated to nurturing individuals involved with forests and conveying the value of forests to a broader audience, ensuring their preservation for future generations.
MORITO
Founded in 1927, Morisho Meiboku Sangyo started with polishing logs for high-end traditional Japanese rooms and now handles timber, precious woods, and furniture. Their ‘Shell Shelf’ from MORITO brings the beauty of forest sunlight filtering through trees into your room. Morisho Meiboku Sangyo, under the MORITO brand, aims to nurture forests, protect the environment, and create a society that recognizes the value of the noble work of forestry.
MURAO FURNITURE
Focused on simple beauty, Murao Furniture designs and makes furniture and utensils they personally desire. They use various kinds of wood from different regions, not limiting themselves to local materials, but all their creations are ‘MADE IN Totsukawa.’ The charm of Murao Furniture’s products deepens with use.
Skywood
SKYWOOD’s woodworking products, like unique cutting boards and chopping blocks, highlight the beauty of nature. Meticulously harvested wood is transformed into products to sustain the forest and bring happiness to people. Using sustainable materials and methods, they propose a way of life that is environmentally friendly and enriches interactions with wood.
Takanokagu
Takano Furniture creates furniture and art using cedar bark, known for its three-dimensional, robust, and rugged texture. Once widely used for its water resistance in roofs, fences, and exterior walls, most cedar bark is now discarded. They are spreading the newly discovered charm of this precious material both domestically and internationally.