Confused about shou sugi ban, or charred wood siding in general? Don’t fret, we know it can be confusing and we’re here to help! We get asked a variety of questions from…
“Shou Sugi Ban” vs. “Yakisugi”: Why We’re Adopting Both Terms for Burned Wood Siding
We haven’t exactly been quiet the past few years about our thoughts on how the term “shou sugi ban” is used to describe burned wood siding. As a proud Japanese brand with…
Mascots in Japan and Nakamoto Forestry’s “Shokunin Taro”
What are Mascots? In the United States we typically think of the character that represents our favorite sports team. They’re usually running around on a field or court and entertaining the crowd…
The Health Benefits of Interior Wood Paneling
An Explosion in Home Renovations With most of the globe having spent the better part of the past 18 months social distancing, staying indoors and quarantining, it’s no wonder that home renovation…
Slender House by Waechter Architecture and Nakamoto Forestry Featured in Dwell
The local Portland project features Nakamoto Forestry Gendai in Black shou sugi ban siding One of our favorite local Portland projects has been getting some attention recently for its creative modern design…
Suzuki+Kidd Architects Suyaki Charred Wood Siding Project Nominated for Office Design Award
Yamato Transport Charred Wood Project Named Finalist in SBID Awards Nakamoto Forestry North America is honored to have our Suyaki shou sugi ban featured in Yamato Transport USA’s recent remodel project. The…
Shou Sugi Ban Siding Maintenance
Wash, Tighten, Re-oil. The main challenge for the North American shou sugi ban market is that it hasn’t been around for very long. Not only have most people never seen charred wood…
Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building
We at Nakamoto Forestry North America are incredibly proud to have been a part of this innovative building design. The Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building in Newport, OR is a collaborative effort…
The Top 4 Reasons Why You Should Use Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) for Your Exterior Siding Project
It’s inexpensive. It’s durable. It’s beautiful. It’s wholesome. Yakisugi, also known as “shou sugi ban” in the west, is quickly becoming known worldwide as a great option for exterior siding. But how…
Nakamoto Forestry Yakisugi On A Zero-Energy Project
Our timberland management in Japan is focused on sustainability and our manufacturing side is focused on ethical products for healthy living, so we get excited about passive houses or other types of…