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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Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.00
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
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Exterior, Interior
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Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior
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Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
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Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.00
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $4.75
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.64
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Sugi & Hinoki
Sugi and hinoki products showcase the natural beauty of these woods in a variety of applications.
Project Inspiration
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
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
Explore siding options using our interactive house model. Choose from authentic wood products, orientations, and product combinations to find the perfect look for your home exterior.
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Our resource hub for product information, technical articles, case studies, and content related to yakisugi and traditional Japanese wood products.
Your Projects. Our Inspiration.
It’s time to dust off the patio furniture. We’ve officially made it to spring 🌷
To celebrate the first day of the new season, we’re rounding up a few of our favorite outdoor living spaces (all with yakisugi backdrops, of course). Swipe for fresh inspiration for your backyard escapes.
Featured Projects:
1️⃣ Silver House. Designer: @modernhabitat
2️⃣ Thurgau Residence. Photographer: @naos_am
3️⃣ The Lafayette ADU. Architecture + Interiors: @mahyasalehistudio; Landscape: @stratainc; Builder: @grinnovativebuilders; Photographer: @rbradleyphoto
4️⃣ Franklin Lake House. Architect: @jordan_rosenberg_architect; Contractor: @mharkinconstruction; Photographer: @christinaruthgrieco
5️⃣ Piper’s Place. Architect: @stoeckjohn; Contractor: @c.a.reedconstruction
6️⃣ Ortenau House. Photographer: @naos_am
7️⃣ Bainbridge Island House. Photographer: @davidwcohen.photos; Architect: @bc.and.j; Builder: Craftsman Building Fine Homes LLC
8️⃣ Concord Pool House. Architect: @therbendesign; Contractor: @lipconconstruction
Compact living, elevated.
Featured in @finehomebuilding’s February/March issue, this 1,850-sq.-ft. retreat blends midcentury modern and Japanese architectural influences, creating a light-filled, functional space that feels anything but small.
Clad in our Gendai® siding, the home’s exterior brings depth, texture, and a timeless nod to Japanese tradition. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open to tranquil courtyard gardens, while midcentury-inspired screen walls and a raised courtyard platform (engawa) add a refined elegance to its outdoor space.
Project: Cupertino Courtyard
Product: Gendai Linseed Black
Architect: @shedarchitecture
Builder: @artofconstructioninc
Photographer: @electrokardiogram
Satisfying sounds, timeless craftsmanship.
Turn up the volume and be mesmerized by this Suyaki® installation.
Take a stroll around the Shelburne Pond home, a private oasis tucked into its wooded surroundings.
Using a mix of Pika-Pika® Linseed Black and Amber, the siding creates a striking contrast that echoes the natural tones of the surrounding landscape.
Swipe through to see how these two finishes work together to bring depth and character to this dreamy Vermont retreat.
Architect: @joanheatonarchitects
Photographer: @ryanbentphoto
Even the simplest forms can make the boldest statements with yakisugi.
Take the Havel Residence for example: Its simple form is a canvas, showcasing varied widths of our light gray Gendai® yakisugi siding.
Photographer: Johannes Zettel/NAOS
Glow up: Passive House edition.
Every step of building the Issaquah Passive House required precision and craftsmanship, resulting in a stunning structure that meets the most rigorous standards for energy efficiency.
Read the full case study with the link in our bio.
Product featured: Gendai® Alkyd Dark Gray
Architect: @velocipedearch
Builder: Sunshine Construction
Japandi lovers, this one’s for you.
This design trend, which blends Scandinavian minimalism with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, has taken the world by storm…and for good reason. Clean lines, natural materials, and a deep connection to nature make it endlessly inspiring.
Dreaming of a Japandi aesthetic? Authentic Japanese yakisugi siding is for you.
Get inspired with the link in our bio.
Featured Projects:
1 & 2: Cupertino Courtyard: Builder: @artofconstructioninc, Architect: @shedarchitecture; Photographer: @electrokardiogram
3: East Hampton Modern: Photographer: @readmckendree, @jbsa.images, Architect: @workshopapd, Contractor: @shoshibuilders, Landscape: @farmlandscapedesign
4 & 5: Svart Hus: Photographer: @xomestudio_, Designer: @ksmithxdesign
6: Nordic Residence: Photographer: @filter_kommunikation
7 & 8: Rivendell House: Designer: @denoutdoors
9 & 10: Gable & Plane: Design: @eh_architect, Builder: @redhousebuilding
Sleek, durable, and undeniably striking. Yakisugi does it all ✨
Product: Gendai® Linseed Black
Design: @californiarevivalstudio
Architect: @pack_design_group
Builder: @propacificbuilders
