Yakisugi - the black wood
with the Japanese soul.

Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) - the original from Japan. Carbonized wood for characterful wall and facade cladding.

Durably beautiful facade cladding and stunning interior design with genuine, Japanese Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban). The black wood preserved by traditional charring for interior and exterior use. From Nakamoto Forestry, the world’s largest producer of authentic Yakisugi made of Japanese cypress. Yakisugi – everything else is just wood.

Tradition meets modernity

As a Japanese manufacturer with over 60 years of experience, we are experts in the centuries-old craftsmanship of Yakisugi production. Naturally beautiful and timelessly elegant Yakisugi timber cladding for modern and spectacular architectural projects.
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Healthy living

Our Yakisugi stands for a better quality of life and creates a healthy living environment. Wood has been proven to regulate room temperature and absorb moisture. One board can absorb up to one litre of water!
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Naturally sustainable

No other construction material contributes as much to protect our climate as wood. Our unique fire treatment refines it in a natural way and makes it permanently durable. Resource-friendly and directly from the Nakamoto family-owned forests.
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Suyaki

The most traditional and concise Yakisugi product. The fully preserved, charred and fixed soot layer protects against water, fire and UV rays.
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Gendai

Thanks to brushing the surface once, our Gendai acquires a soft, silky appearance. Available in many coatings and colours for individual and creative design.
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Pika-Pika

Our Pika-Pika gets its special topographical, textured surface through double brushing, which particularly emphasises the high-contrast grain.
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Traditional, original Japanese Yakisugi - for modern and stylish timber cladding

From Germany, we supply all of Europe with high-quality charred, authentic Yakisugi products. Available in three traditional surfaces with a wide range of different colours, profiles and coatings.

Three simple steps to your Yakisugi wood

1. Choosing Yakisugi

We are happy to support you in your desicion making with a non-binding consultation

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2. Receiving a Quotation

Provide us with the key facts of your project and we will prepare an indiviual offer for you.

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3. Coordination of your delivery

Delivery usually takes place within 14 days after receipt of payment.

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Unique Yakisugi projects

Let the multitude of our realised Yakisugi project references fascinate and inspire you. Every object a creative statement. Heat-treated timber cladding boards with carbonised surface for expressive, individual wall and facade design. Yakisugi/Shou sugi ban – the sustainable timber cladding for apartment buildings, private houses, or public buildings. Can also be used as an unique interior cladding, for example in restaurants and hotels. Our genuine Japanese Yakisugi makes the noticeable difference.