6 Hokkaido Woods Overview Japanese Oak Species like Mizunara and Konara in the Fagaceae family are collectively called Hokkaido Oak when sourced from Hokkaido. This ring-porous hardwood has pronounced grain and a gray-brown heartwood with distinctive ray flecks. Its strength, durability, and water resistance make it suitable for furniture, whiskey barrels, and flooring. Since the 2014 launch of the �Kokono Ki no Kagu – Hokkaido Project,� the shift from imported materials to Hokkaido Oak has been significant. Its unique, natural grain and reduced CO2 emissions due to less transportation further emphasize its value. Japanese Ash A deciduous broadleaf tree of the olive family, Fraxinus, Hokkaido Ash grows in northern Honshu, Hokkaido, Korea, China, Sakhalin, and Siberia. This ring-porous wood features distinct annual rings. The heartwood is brown, and the sapwood is pale yellow-white. Known for its straight trunk, easy workability, and durability, it has historically been used in construction and bridge materials. It� s beautiful, uniform grain makes it ideal for furniture. Since 2015, Hokkaido Ash has been widely adopted for both existing and new products. Despite natural grain variations, its clean color and natural texture remain appealing, even with staining. Japanese Elm This deciduous hardwood grows widely in Japan, Korea, China, Sakhalin, and Siberia, thriving in Hokkaido� s environment. It can reach over 30m in height and exceed 1m in diameter. The wood features clear annual rings and a unique, subdued color palette. Starting in 2024, Hokkaido Elm has been used for furniture production, including the �WING LUX LD� chairs and tables. Its wide, soft grain adds a gentle touch to designs. Japanese Sen (Acanthopanax) Starting in 2024, Hokkaido Sen has been adopted, which features a bright color and beautiful, contrasting grain, particularly highlighted in the tabletop. Although it is a relatively soft material, it is now used for solid wood tables. This is a broadleaf tree from the family Oleaceae, with Hokkaido being the main production area in Japan. The heartwood is light grayish-brown, while the sapwood is pale yellowish-white, with an indistinct boundary between the two, giving the wood a generally bright appearance. It is ring-porous with distinct annual rings, straight grain, rough texture, and a light, soft nature that makes it easy to work with. The surface has a glossy finish, and the wood may display various grain patterns, such as wavy and curly figure. It is widely used for interior building materials, furniture, tools, and musical instruments.
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