HINOKI (coniferous tree)

The wood from this tree has been used since ancient times to build shrines and temples. It has a strong resistance to moisture and a beautiful texture. Hinoki carries the cool scent of pure forest air. To start the day, or for a pick-me-up at work, or to concentrate on what’s important.

MOMI (coniferous tree)

This wood has been used for kitchen utensils and fittings, tea chests, rice chests, and other household items. Momi wood has a refreshing slightly citrus aroma, to calm the mind. To relax at bedtime, after sports, for

motivation, or to settle one’s mood.

KISOHINOKI (coniferous tree)

A precious cypress wood which grows in the Kiso area. The wood has been used in shrines and temples, chopsticks, and bentwood materials. Kisohinoki has a close grain and good elasticity because it takes more time to grow, compared to general cypress wood. To start the day, or for a pickme-up at work, or to concentrate on

what’s important.

SUGI (coniferous tree)

The wood from this tree is a constant in Japanese life, as it is among the most well-loved of building, ship and sake cask materials. Sugi wood has a refreshing woody scent, to relax your body and mind. To relax during a tea break, after a meal, or at bedtime.

TSUGA (coniferous tree)

This wood has been used for Buddhist altar fittings, house fittings, and as a base for lacquer ware. Tsuga wood has a warm sweet woody scent, to relax and calm the mind. For a pickme-up at work, for inspiration and imagination.

AKITASUGI (coniferous tree)

A precious cedar wood which grows naturally in the Akita area. The wood has been used to make casks, buckets, and bentwood objects. Akitasugi wood has a refreshing woody scent, to relax and calm the mind. To relax after a meal or during a

tea break, or at bedtime.

HIBA (coniferous tree)

This wood is used to safeguard a home against bacteria or pests. Hiba wood has a fresh scent, like a therapeutic walk in the forest, to ease your emotions. To cheer and refresh both mind and body; for inspiration

and energy.

NEZUKO (coniferous tree)

This wood has been used for Japanese-style desks, Japanese wooden clogs, and joinery materials. Nezuko wood has a fresh slightly

citrus scent, to relax the body and mind. To start a day, or for a pickme-up at work, or to concentrate on what’s important.

YAKUSUGI (coniferous tree)

A precious rare cedar wood which grows in natural forest on Yakushima Island. The wood has been used to make furniture, house fittings, and decorative objects. Yakusugi wood has a slightly stronger scent than general cedar wood because of its resin. To relax after a meal or during a tea break, or at bedtime.

KUSUNOKI (broadleaf tree)

The wood from this tree has been used since ancient times to build statues of Buddha and furniture. Kusunoki wood has a brisk sharp refreshing scent, to wake up the body and mind. For a pick-me-up at work, to get inspiration and imagination.

SHIRAKABA (broadleaf tree)

This wood has been used for furniture because of its solidity and beautiful textures. Shirakaba has a woody scent, to ease the mind as if standing in nature. To relax at bedtime, after a meal or during a tea break.

NIKKEI (broadleaf tree)

The wood’s leaf and bark has been used as a medicinal spice similar to cinnamon. Nikkei wood has unique spicy scent, to cheer up a

gloomy mood. To get motivation, or inspiration.