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
Lineal Foot price starting at: $4.75
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
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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
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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Knowledge
Our resource hub for product information, technical articles, case studies, and content related to yakisugi and traditional Japanese wood products.
Your Projects. Our Inspiration.
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
POV: You’ve finally narrowed it down to your 2 favorite yakisugi options (which is no easy feat considering we have 32). But now you’re stuck. What do you do?
Maybe use both.
Swipe for proof that you can have the best of both worlds ➡️
Featured Projects:
1 & 3 - The Plus House: Architect: @howeleryoonarchitecture, Landscape Architect: Gregg Bleam, Structural Engineer: CE Solutions, MEP Engineer: The Engineering Collaborative, Civil Engineer: Snelling Engineering, General Contractor: Page Construction Services, @heldmanexteriors, Photographer: @hadleyfruits
2 - Grand Ridge House: Photographer: @rafaelsoldiphotography, Architect: @karendelucas, Builder: @stackmancustomhomes
With its minimal form and expansive windows, the Komorebi House is the perfect place to stay warm while taking in snowy winter views.
Product featured: Suyaki®
Photographer: Johannes Zettel
Featured in this month’s issue of @archrecordmag: two remarkable projects using our Gendai® Alkyd Oil Brown yakisugi.
In Ontario, @uufie_architects transformed a 1970s chalet into a light-filled retreat, artfully blending modern openness and a bit of playful whimsy with its iconic angular form.
Meanwhile, a 300-year-old traditional minka farmhouse found new life thanks to @ikandaarchitects, who helped relocate it outside Boston from a village northeast of Kyoto as part of a cultural exchange.
