We craft the world’s highest-grade yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding — And we’ve been doing it diligently for 50 years.
From start to finish, our traditional charring process is carefully executed to enhance the durability and beauty of our yakisugi siding. Over time, the wood develops a unique depth of character, with a rich texture and patina that is uniquely yours.
Yakisugi
As the world’s largest manufacturer of authentic yakisugi charred wood siding,
we have an unmatched dedication to craft and tradition.
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Sugi & Hinoki
Sugi and hinoki products showcase the natural beauty of these woods in a variety of applications.
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A Textural Wonder
Sugi
JAPANESE CEDAR
Our natural Sugi products are sawn from high-grade logs of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica).
Suyaki®
CHARRED SUGI
Suyaki is our most traditional yakisugi with a thick hydrophobic soot layer that enhances color, durability, and fire resistance.
Gendai®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED ONCE
Gendai is our most popular yakisugi for exteriors with light brushing that removes heavy soot for a smooth, silky finish.
Pika-Pika®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED TWICE
Pika-Pika is created with a second wire brushing that removes most loose soot to reveal a textured surface and striped grain patterns.
Hinoki
JAPANESE CYPRESS
Aromatic and rot-resistant Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a native Japanese wood used for interiors.Sugi
JAPANESE CEDAR
Our natural Sugi products are sawn from high-grade logs of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica).Suyaki®
CHARRED SUGI
Suyaki is our most traditional yakisugi with a thick hydrophobic soot layer that enhances color, durability, and fire resistance.Gendai®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED ONCE
Gendai is our most popular yakisugi for exteriors with light brushing that removes heavy soot for a smooth, silky finish.Pika-Pika®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED TWICE
Pika-Pika is created with a second wire brushing that removes most loose soot to reveal a textured surface and striped grain patterns.Hinoki
JAPANESE CYPRESS
Aromatic and rot-resistant Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a native Japanese wood used for interiors.Visualize Your Dream Home
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If you haven’t heard of it yet, you’ve almost certainly seen it.
It’s called yakisugi. Also known as shou sugi ban.
It’s a Japanese material made by intensely charring sugi—Japanese cedar. The result is a unique siding and paneling that’s naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and fire, with a depth of texture no DIY or “yakisugi-inspired” material can replicate.
It started as a Japanese vernacular building material with centuries of tradition, and today, it’s quickly growing in popularity in contemporary architecture around the world.
We’ve been producing it for over 50 years.
Three variations. Three distinct characters:
Suyaki®. The most traditional. The surface is left unbrushed after charring, resulting in a deep, rich black with an alligator-skin-like texture. Bold and elemental.
Gendai®. Single-brushed after charring to remove a layer of soot, revealing a smoother, more consistent surface. Available in a wide range of colors, including black, dark gray, silver, brown, amber, and more.
Pika-Pika®. Double-brushed to expose the natural wood grain beneath the char. Warm, textural, and expressive. The finish that highlights the wood’s grain.
If a building has stopped you in your tracks and you couldn’t name what was on it, this might be it.
Learn more at the link in bio.
If you haven`t heard of it yet, you`ve almost certainly seen it.
It`s called yakisugi. Also known as shou sugi ban.
It`s a Japanese material made by intensely charring sugi—Japanese cedar. The result is a unique siding and paneling that`s naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and fire, with a depth of texture no DIY or “yakisugi-inspired” material can replicate.
It started as a Japanese vernacular building material with centuries of tradition, and today, it`s quickly growing in popularity in contemporary architecture around the world.
We’ve been producing it for over 50 years.
Three variations. Three distinct characters:
Suyaki®. The most traditional. The surface is left unbrushed after charring, resulting in a deep, rich black with an alligator-skin-like texture. Bold and elemental.
Gendai®. Single-brushed after charring to remove a layer of soot, revealing a smoother, more consistent surface. Available in a wide range of colors, including black, dark gray, silver, brown, amber, and more.
Pika-Pika®. Double-brushed to expose the natural wood grain beneath the char. Warm, textural, and expressive. The finish that highlights the wood’s grain.
If a building has stopped you in your tracks and you couldn`t name what was on it, this might be it.
Learn more at the link in bio.
There’s just something about yakisugi at dusk… 🌃
Featured Projects:
1. Dutchmoor Valley Guesthouse. Architect: @seek.design.architecture; Contractor: @integrus_construction; Photographer: @angiemcmphoto
2. Gurley Lake House. Architect: Trulinea Architects; Builder: Trifecta Construction LLC; Photographer: @whitphotography
3. Grand Ridge House. Photographer: @rafaelsoldiphotography, @nakamotoforestry; Architect: @karendelucas; Builder: @stackmancustomhomes
4. Rice Paddy House. Architect: @kenchikudo
5. Lake Champlain. Architect: @studio.mma; General Contractor: @redhousebuilding; Structural Engineer: Artisan Engineering; Landscape Architect: @knauf_landscapearchitecture; Photographer: @ryanbentphoto
6. Split Gable. Architect: @kcsarchitects; Builder: RW Clark Construction; Structural Engineer: @verastructural; Photographer: @morgan_karanasios
7. Mountain Pool House. Photographer: @ryanbentphoto; Architect: @eh_architect; Builder: @redhousebuilding
8. Shelburne Pond Home. Architect: @joanheatonarchitects; Photographer: @ryanbentphoto
9. Detached Forest House. Photographer: Johannes Zettel / @naos_am
Featured on @dwellmagazine, the Tiger House is the adaptive reuse of a disused carriage house in New York’s Hudson Valley.
@estudioesmero preserved the original timber frame and footprint while reshaping the structure entirely from within to serve as a serene primary residence distinguished by a restrained and Japanese-inspired material palette.
From the charred yakisugi cladding, hand-applied plaster, walnut millwork, and kintsugi-inspired gold repairs in the cracked concrete floors, “every detail contains an underlying sense of care and slowness, which makes the place feel whole,” says architect Juan Jofre Lora.
Read the story via the link in our bio.
Product featured: Gendai® Alkyd Dark Gray
Architect: @estudioesmero
Photography: @ericpetschek
Kintsugi and photo styling: @maru.projects + @hntaj
The votes are in, and we’re honored to share that our Weathering Stain Silver finish has been named a winner in @architizer’s 2026 A+Product Awards.
We developed this finish in response to a request we heard again and again from architects: a natural wood cladding that achieves a sun-bleached, coastal patina without years of waiting. The solution was a two-part formula that allows the wood to transition quickly into a soft, silvered tone while continuing to weather naturally over time.
To see it recognized as one of the world’s best products by architects and designers from leading firms, including @woodsbagot, @fosterandpartners, @handelarchitects, @perkinswill, @hoknetwork, @henninglarsenarchitects, @aecom, @olsonkundig, @gensler_design, @skidmoreowingsmerrill, @hdr_inc, and @kohnpedersenfox, is an incredible honor.
Thank you to @architizer and their esteemed jury!
Featured Projects:
2. Finney Ridge. Builder: @mountainbuilders; Photographer: @802katecarterphotos
3. Angel of the Winds. Architect: @mg2_design; Builder: @faberconstruction, @axiomdesignbuild, @jedunnconstruction; Client: @stillaguamish.tribe
There’s a Japanese word for the space where a home opens to meet the world: engawa, where “en” means edge and “gawa” side
By definition, an engawa is a strip of flooring supported by posts that runs around a home. It’s a component of Japanese homes that’s been prevalent for centuries and continues to this day. Some hold closely to the traditional form, while others carry the same sensibility in quieter ways: a moment of transition, an edge that invites stillness and observation. .
Fun Fact: An engawa is considered part of the house in Japan, so shoes are not worn on it.
Featured Projects:
1-3. Rice Paddy House. Architect: @kenchikudo
4. Cupertino Courtyard. Architect: @shedarchitecture, Builder: @artofconstructioninc, Photographer: @electrokardiogram
5. Fairfax House. Designer: Laura Mans
6. Triangle Roof House. Architect & Photographer: @kenchikudo
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The vision for Svart Hus was clear from the start. Kate Smith, who designed this Wisconsin home for her own family, built with a philosophy of investing in core pieces that age well. The result: two structures connected: one side for living, one for rest. A retreat designed to be visually quiet and deeply intentional.
The yakisugi cladding is where that intent found its voice.
Kate didn’t want painted black cedar. She wanted something more considered and alive. When the charred yakisugi went up, the home started to read exactly as designed. The black charred surface found its counterpart in Weathering Stain Silver Sugi.
Products Featured: Suyaki® Tung Oil Black, Sugi Flat Grain Weathering Stain Silver
Designer: @ksmithxdesign
Photographer: @xo_me_studio
Zoom in. The grain says it all.
Clear vertical grain cedar from old-growth forests is no longer available at scale. What you’re seeing is what comes next: the most exacting grade of sugi available in North America, grown responsibly over 70 to 80 years.
Quartersawn from premium straight logs. Air-dried for a full year. A calm, uniform surface with virtually no knots, no distractions—just the refined expression of intentional cultivation.
Some materials take decades to get right. This is the ethical alternative to old-growth cedar, and it shows in every board.
Learn more at the link in bio.
