North American coniferous trees are excellent in workability and are widely used in Japan!
■Spruce (Sitka Spruce / Alaska Spruce) - Widely used as a substitute for cypress in the construction of Japanese-style rooms and ceiling materials. - Like cypress, it has a smooth grain and is highly workable. ■Western Hemlock (Bay Tsuga / Western Hemlock) - Compared to domestic Tsuga, it is of comparable quality and is widely used in Japan. - It has excellent workability and can be used in various applications. ■Douglas Fir (Bay Pine / Douglas Fir) - Often used as a substitute for domestic pine and has a long history as an imported species. - It is characterized by being heavy and strong among coniferous trees. - It has very good workability and is known for having minimal warping after processing. - It is suitable for long materials as it can yield large-diameter long pieces. ■Yellow Cedar (Bay Hiba / Yellow Cypress / Alaska Cedar) - The luster and grain of the wood are said to be comparable to cypress, and it also has water resistance, durability, and resistance to decay, making it strong against termites. - It is a very user-friendly material that is lightweight and easy to work with.
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■Spruce - Materials for Japanese-style rooms and ceilings / Musical instruments (acoustic guitars) / Aircraft interiors / Furniture components / Box materials / Pulp materials ■Eastern White Pine - Fixtures / Structural materials / Building materials / Underlayment materials / Custom materials ■Western Yellow Pine - Fixtures / Decorations / Interior materials / Plywood / Furniture ■Western Red Cedar - Fixtures / Custom materials / Counters / Cutting boards / In-house temples / Bath-related items, etc.
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Our company is a specialized trading firm for timber, located in our own building in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, and directly engaged in import and export. Leveraging the experience and network we have cultivated since our founding, we continuously provide new products to the market, including fine woods and wooden products from around the world. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries.