Hinoki(Japanese cypress)

Hinoki is a softwood native to Japan, known for its beautiful pale yellowish-white color and distinctive, soothing aroma. Lightweight yet durable, it naturally helps regulate moisture, making it well suited for furniture such as storage cabinets, beds, and tables.

Traditionally valued for its pleasant fragrance and moisture resistance, Hinoki has long been used in Japanese bathtubs, bath mats, shrines, temples, and residential architecture.

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Sugi(Japanese Cedar)

Sugi is a softwood native to Japan, known for its warm colors ranging from pale reddish-brown to creamy white and its beautiful, straight grain. Lightweight, soft, and easy to work with, it is widely used for furniture such as storage cabinets, tables, and beds.

Traditionally, Sugi has played an important role in Japanese daily life, serving as a building material for pillars, beams, and ceilings, as well as for sake barrels, wooden tubs, and storage boxes.

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Kunugi(Sawtooth Oak)

Kunugi oak grows throughout Japan, including Oita Prefecture in Kyushu. This hard, dense hardwood has a bold, distinctive grain similar to other oak species, with colors ranging from light to dark brown. With a specific gravity of 0.82–0.85, its hardness makes it ideal for tabletops. Traditionally valued for shiitake mushroom cultivation using logs, Kunugi has also been used for construction, boats, and shrine torii gates.

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 From Japanese Forests to Your Home 

  •  01 - Harvesting 

    Carefully selected trees are harvested from forests across Japan, primarily in the Kyushu region.

    Location: Mainly Kyushu and other regions of Japan.

  •  02 - Milling & Drying 

    Logs are carefully sawn into lumber and dried in preparation for furniture making.

    Location: Okawa, Fukuoka, and other locations across Kyushu, Japan.

    Partners: Ueki Sangyo Co., Ltd. and other local wood processing facilities.

  •  03 - Craftsmanship

    Skilled furniture makers transform the wood into beautiful, functional pieces for everyday living.

    Location: Okawa, Fukuoka, and surrounding areas, Japan.

  •  04 - From Japan to Your Home 

    Finished furniture is carefully packed and shipped from Japan to your home.

    Shipping Carriers: UPS, DHL, and EMS (Japan Post).
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About Okawa Furniture and Its Craftsmen

At Okawa Furniture, we honor a 470-year legacy of precision and artistry. Our commitment to authenticity is rooted in sashimono joinery, a traditional technique perfected over centuries that connects wood without nails for lasting durability and elegance.Each piece blends time-honored methods with innovative design and sustainable practices. Choosing Okawa Furniture means bringing a piece of Japan’s rich cultural heritage into your home, crafted to stand the test of time.