Conveying and connecting a solid tradition that has continued since the Tenpo era (1830s) to create the future.
Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and has continued the tradition of "Hiwadaya," which dates back to the Tenpo era (1830s). The representative, Masashi Sasaki, is the only hinoki bark thatcher in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Hinoki bark thatching is a roofing construction method that uses materials made from the bark of hinoki trees, secured with bamboo nails. Examples include the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine, as well as the National Treasure Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda and the main hall of Ryufukuji in Yamaguchi City. Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. will continue to preserve and pass down the unique Japanese traditional architectural culture of hinoki bark thatching. 【Business Activities】 ○ Roofing construction for shrines and temples ○ Business categories → Hinoki bark thatching (hiwadabuki) → Kokerabuki → Doibuki → Copper roofing → Cedar bark thatching (sugikawabuki) ○ Sales of hinoki bark products For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
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【Hiwadaya's Initiatives】 ○Human Resource Development →Creating employment opportunities and a sense of purpose for retired seniors and young people who are socially withdrawn →Introduction of a human resource development system utilizing IT ○Tradition Inheritance →Development of new markets for private sectors →Active information dissemination through site tours, briefings, and the use of our company website and blog ○Resource Securing →Utilizing local forest resources to protect the cultural heritage of the region's forests →Regularly entering the mountains to preserve satoyama (village forests) ○Creating a system to protect local cultural properties within the community 【Business Concept】 ○Bringing Japan's traditional roofing techniques into new architecture →Inheritance and rediscovery of traditional skills ●For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.
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Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. was established as a corporation in 1994, continuing the tradition of "Hiwadaya," which dates back to the Tenpo era (1830s). The representative, Masashi Sasaki, is one of the few hinoki bark thatchers in the country. Hinoki bark thatching is a roofing construction method where materials made from the bark of hinoki (Japanese cypress) are secured with bamboo nails, as seen in structures like the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine. We carry out roofing work using traditional Japanese techniques such as hinoki bark thatching, kakibuki (kokerabuki), sugi bark thatching, thatching, and copper roofing, honed through experience in shrines and temples. We receive numerous repair requests for properties with a focus on sukiya architecture and garden gates from all over the country. We are available for nationwide travel and will respond promptly to specific project estimates. Please feel free to contact us! We also recommend our custom-made high-end interior panel material "kasane," made from hinoki bark, for special clients. http://ka-sa-ne.com/