Burnt Larch Cladding for Façades

Larch or Cedar? Both Siberian larch and Japanese sugi cedar are excellent for timber façades. Siberian larch is especially common in Europe, valued for its robustness and slow growth in cold climates.

Weather Resistant Wood

Discover the benefits of weather resistant wood for facades. Learn why Sugi, enhanced by the Yakisugi technique, is a durable, stable, and beautiful choice for exterior cladding.

Oils and Finishes for Yakisugi

Learn how to protect and enhance Yakisugi cladding with natural oils and eco-friendly finishes—preserve its beauty with minimal maintenance.

BUILD Architecture Award 2024 Distributor of the Year

Nakamoto Forestry has been honoured as the “Japanese Yakisugi / Shou Sugi Ban Distributor of the Year” in the prestigious 2024 BUILD Magazine Architecture Awards

A Tale of Nakamoto Family’s Passion for the Forest

How did Nakamoto Forestry grow to the biggest manufacturer of Yakisugi globally? And what is the companies’ deep belief in sustainable forest management about?

Why Yakisugi from Japan is valuable in European climate

What makes this technique, its origin, and particularly the material so special for European conditions? Let’s take a closer look.

Yoroi Bari: Traditional Japanese Cladding

The term “Yoroi Bari,” refers to an intriguing method of exterior siding that draws inspiration from traditional Japanese Samurai armor – the Yoroi. This article delves into the history, and characteristics of this unique architectural style, offering insights into its growing relevance in contemporary design.

Deep Char – Light Char: Debunking Yakisugi Myths

The intense heat treatment bestowed upon the wood does more than just mark its surface; it fundamentally transforms its structure, bolstering its strength and endurance.

Our journey here will take us beneath the charred exterior to uncover the significant effects of Yakisugi on the wood’s cellular composition and its extensive advantages.

Nakamoto Forestry @ Rendez-vous de la Matière

Nakamoto Forestry at Rendez-vous de la Matière Nakamoto Forestry has shown authentic Yakisugi at Rendez-Vous de la Matière in Paris, France Paris-based Les Rendez-vous de la Matière is a professional event dedicated to innovative materials for architecture, design, decoration and interior design, aiming to: discover the creative and sensory potential of materials; facilitate meetings between […]

Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe, Japan

In Japan, the traditional art of woodworking and carpentry has a history that goes back centuries. One museum that celebrates and preserves this rich tradition is the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum in Kobe, Japan