Our Pika-Pika® Alkyd Black yakisugi was featured in Gardenista’s “Garden Pros Love a Black House. Here’s Why”. The finish was chosen by Workshop/APD for installation on the East Hampton Modern project.
As quoted in the post, Tyler Marshall, associate principal at Workshop/APD explains why our cladding was the ideal choice for the project: “This rich, dark exterior palette allows the home to recede into the tree line and its shadows in a way that a more traditional white Hamptons home would not.”
The project reflects an architectural approach we value deeply—one where material, light, and environment work together to create a building that feels grounded in its setting.
Our stain-grade wood naturally ages with character, with or without a finish. Nakamoto Forestry offers specialized Shou Sugi Ban finishes, from deep blacks to warm, exposed grain tones, ensuring lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.
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Our lumber products are all of Japanese origin and are unaffected by Canadian import duties from the US. All North American orders ship from inventory stored at our US facility within two weeks. Any tariff costs are included in our published pricing and you will not be charged additional taxes (aside from your GST or HST).
All North American orders ship from inventory stored at our US facility within two weeks. Any tariff costs are included in our published pricing and you will not be charged additional taxes (aside from your local and state taxes).
