Horse chestnut

Japan takes pride in its wood on the world stage.

The pinnacle of materials solid t imber, ITAKURA

Japan has worshiped the deep forest and mountains as go ds since ancient times. In Japan, surrounded by the sea, f orests have al so uniquely evolved.
Trees that have survived the history of thousands of years are sti ll rooted. ITAKURA , of fers Japanese premium furniture made from a single piece of woodfrom the eternal breath of nature and is a gi ft from the forest of Japan. We proudly present these as the pinnacle of materials on earth.

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Selling Items and Offering Products

About I TAKURA'I TAKURA' is a brand of live edge board products operated by Yamagataya
Industry Co., Ltd., a lumber company founded in 1918, offering over 150 typesof prestigious woods from around the world.

' I TAKURA' gathers carefully selected live edge board and log materials
f rom all over Japan and the world.

Logs

Processedmaterials

Furniture

Due to Japan being an island nation, there

For the sale of materials from Japan's

For Japanese indigenous tree species used

are many tree species that only grow in

indigenous tree species, in addition to logs,

in furniture and other applications, the sale

Japan. Moreover, Japanese tree species are

we also offer processed materials.

of live edge board products is very popular.

With a stock of over 7,000 live edge boards and logs from around the world inprocessed form, they focus on offering a lineup that can be delivered
immediately in real - time.

not yet widely available worldwide.

Leveraging the expertise of our custom

Leveraging the experience as one of Japan's

Additionally, by in - sourcing specialized processing facilities and ref ining

Leveraging a network connected to forests

fabrication facilities, 'ITAKURA' can

top live edge board specialty stores thatthem with the skilled craftsmanship of experienced artisans, a system toacross Japan, ITAKURA also engages inpropose a variety of processed materials

processes timber into live edge board

the export of logs in their original form. As

from many Japanese tree species. To

creations, 'ITAKURA' offers suggestions

a company, we can provide our customers

create furniture and architectural f ittings

tailored to customer needs, including treewith the perfect suggestions for logs

using new tree species that are still

species, sizes, shapes, drying levels, andprecisely because we deal with logs fromunfamiliar to most people around the world,processing methods.

all over the world.

we recommend processed materials that

ensure the highest quality has been established.

are easy to work with and easy to assess.

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Yakushima tsuga（Japanese hemlock）
indigo dye finish

5Offering the best selection in Japan as a professional groupfor management and processing.
The processing of live edge boards requires the skil led craf tsmanship of art isans withhighly specialized expertise. At our factory and showroom in Gifu , we maintain a constantinventory of abundant live edge boards and timber. We have established a comprehensive
system that covers everything from quotations to processing and worldwide delivery. Our
5 - story showroom allows you to see, touch, and choose from a wide range of wood varieties.

67Precious wood unique to Japan

KeyakiYamazakura

Mizumezakura

Sacred wood usedin temples and shrines

High- quality Japanese furniturematerial prized since the Edo period

A beauti fu l and digni f ied woodused in rel ig ious ceremonies.

Due to its excellent resistance to moisture andIt has deep green stripes, excellent workabi lity, andThe azusayumi ( sh into sacred bow) used in rel ig ious

weathering, it has been widely used in Japan sincea glossy f i nish when poli shed . Known f or i ts

ceremonies is made o f m izumezakura wood ,ancient times for construction materi als, f urniture,

res istance to moisure and insect damage , it i sfeaturing d istinctive g rain patterns resembl ing

and structural components. It is also employed asconsidered t he highest qual ity among cherry t reest iger mot ifs. It is uti lized as high - quality furn i t ure,

the main pillar in temples, shrines, and luxury

in Japan . It is used f or high - end f urniture, pi ano

but i ts process ing is challeng i ng , requ iring ski l led

homes. Bowls made of zel kova , f or i nstance, areexteriors, materi als f or Bu ddh is t a lt ars , and i s eventechn ique s to tur n it i nto f urnit ure.

renowned as h igh - qual ity everyday utensils; theyused in the desks in t he ma i n chamber o f t h eremain cool to the touch even when holding hot

National D i et Bu i ld ing.

( Japanese zelkova )soup, and they are resistant to breakage even i f( Horse chestnut )dropped. S ome zelkova trees can grow to be very

A wood with a silk - like grainmonuments at the age of 1,500 years.

large , with some designated as special natural( Japanese cherry birch )

さくら

Tochi

( Wild cherry )Its distinctive feature is the ripple marks resembling
si l k , creating a glossy appearance. The beaut if ulgrain and luster of wood have been highly valued for
tea utensils and craf t materials since ancient t imes.
The edible history of chestnuts dates back to ancientt imes, with evidence of t heir use f ound in Jomon
period archaeological s ites. Even in modern t i mes ,chestnuts a re used in various cul inary applications,such as i n chestnut rice cakes.

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Ot her domest ic tree species

Sugi ( Japanese cedar, cryptomeria )Hinoki ( Japanese cypress)

Essential wood for Japanese architecture

The wood used in Japan's oldest wooden
structure ( Horyu - ji temple in Nara )Wi th a distinct and straight grain, and a clear woodgrain pattern,cedar has been extensively used in Japanese architecture as animportant and fami liar material since ancient times. It has a uniquef ragrance and is sometimes used to impart aroma to Japanese sakeby stori ng it in cedar barrels.

Indigo dyeWith excellent resistance to moist u re , i t is considered thehighest quality as a building material and emits f ragrance over thelong term. Cypress structures f rom the Asuka period ( 550 - 710 CE )have been known to have a l if espan exceeding 1,000 years. It isa lso used in the carving of the National Treasures of Japan temple
and shrine sculptures.

Pursuing the u ltimate beauty of Japan

Indigo is a dye that uses the blue pigment containedin plants . I n t he old days , it was t he color t hat the

Kaba( Japanese white birch )Sen

Seng oku s a m u ra i w ore i n t o batt le . I t i s c a l l ed

( Castor aralia )"JAPAN BLUE" and has a history of about 6,500 years.

High - quality luxury f urniture material

white and beauti ful wood

ITAKURA's indigo dyed live edge boards of wood

Reddish - brown, rich ly - colored birch is a scarce and rare species.
The grain is f i ne, exh ibiting an elegant texture. It has been
ut i lized f or musical instrument components such as piano
hammers and materials for propellers of ai rplanes duri ng the
Wor ld Wa r era . I n t he 21st century, both its avai labi l ity andaesthetic qualities have dimi nished , leading to i ts appreciat ion asa premium materi al.

Its grain is simi lar to that of zelkova , but it is the whitest andmost beauti f ul of al l domestical ly g rown trees. S ince i t grows
natural ly on f erti le land , during the pioneering era of t he Edo
period , th is tree was a mark o f suitable land f or cu ltivation off armland. It is used for f urni ture, ply wood, mus ical i nstruments ,and sculptures.

pursues the ulti mate Japanese beauty.

Kihada ( Amur cork tree )Yakusugi ( Ancient cedar trees )A yellow wood usedin traditional Chinese medicine

The sacred wood of a UNESCO
Wor ld Heritage site where the divine resides

It has a pol ished appearance, and its grain is ver y high - qual ity
and beaut if ul. When t he yel low bark is dried and the corky
substance is removed, it becomes Huangbo, known as a medicinal
herb used in tradit ional Chinese med icine. It is believed to haveeffects such as promoting d igestion and suppressing inf lammation.

Among the cedar trees that grow natural ly on Yakushima , a world
heritage s i te , those that are over 1,000 years o ld a re ca lled
Yakusugi . There are many large trees that are over 2,000 years
old and are said to be imbued wit h the power of the gods.
Yakusugi has a high resi n content, is resistant to rot , and has
ant ibacterial and i nsect repellent properties, allowi ng it tosurv ive for many years wit hout decaying.

Tamo (Japanese ash) indigo dye finish

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G I FU ,The foremost wood market

We promise rel iability
a nd peace of mi nd.

in J apan

Our president serves as the chairman of the Zenkoku Meiboku Rengou Kai( National Meiboku Association ) and also holds the position of chairman at

TOKYO

GI FU

t he G ifu Meiboku Kyoudou Kumiai ( Gifu Meiboku Cooperative ) whichboasts t he h ighest d istribution volume in Japan. We continuously promote

I n J a p a n , t h e r e i s a t o p - c l as s s pe c i a l t y ma r k e t f o r

Japanese t imber internationally and actively engage in export to overseas

renowned woods located in G i f u , where bo th the quantity

markets.

and quality of circulation are unparalleled . This market
gathers various products and timber not only from domestic
sources but also from around the world. Premium domestic
woods are sourced from the top market in Japan for both

Yoshiharu Yoshidat imber and f in ished products.

Representative Director of Yamagataya Industry Co., Ltd.
Chairman of the National Meiboku Association
Director General of the Gifu Meiboku Cooperative

NAGOYA
12* "Meiboku" translates t o " f amous wood " or "renowned wood" in Engl ish . It
refers to high-quality, prestigious wood that is often used in traditional Japanese
crafts such as furniture making, tea ceremony utensils, architectural elements,
and artist ic woodwork.

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Total Solut ion

I n - sourcing all processes

Sourcing from logs to f inishing

We delivered a table made ofhorse chestnut to a restaurant in Paris.
We delivered a table made of Japanese horse chestnut with prominent grain patterns to the

A brand that boasts top-class quality and quantity in Japan for live edge boards,

restaurant 'Da Rosa' in Paris. Craf ting it by connecting two single plank boards, we completed a' ITAKURA.' Uti lizing expertise in selecti ng wood ,table measuring 4600mm in leng th and 1150 mm in width. The t able, enhancing a sense of luxury,

we process and f inish logs sourced from around the world ,was installed in the VIP room of the restaurant. The beautiful horse chestnut table has received
h igh praise from the owner for contribut ing to the creati on of a speci al atmosphere.

shipping our products not only across Japan but also worldwide.

Processing anddrying of lumber

Logs

Coating

We consistently gather information on

Each piece of natura l wood wit h its

To showcase the natural form of the

The f inishing process that signif icantly

logs f rom across Japan and around theunique characteristics requires both skill

wood to its f ullest beauty, we prepare theinf luences the f inal appearance and f irst

world. We are committed to pursuingand discernment i n the lumbering process.

material by considering the appearance ofimpression of the f inished product, as well

excellence in natural wood mater ials,

The drying process af ter lumbering is also

knots and wood grain. Skil led f urniture

as maintenance and preservation. As we

includ ing direct sourcing based on thecustomized , i ncorporating natural dryi ng,

manufacturing techniques, along with thehave in - sourced even the coating

condition o f the log.

where the wood is a ir - dr ied wh i leuse of various processing machines, arecraf tsmen , we can propose the mostmonit oring its condition, and mechanicalthen employed. Each piece is meticulously

suitable coat ing for each product.

dryi ng , uti lizing machine power. Thisf inished by the hands of craf tsmen withcombination ensures a bespoke approach

specialized ski lls.

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Processing

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Shipping from Gifu to the world

E xport Process

We have a dedicated depart ment f or export within ou r company, and we primarily export f rom Nagoya Port , which has
the highest cargo handling volume in Japan, to destinations around the wor ld. We deliver wood products and live edge board
items with added value , craf ted by Japanese artisans using traditional techniques, to customers globally.

Export Achievements of I TAK U R A
ITAKURA has a track record of exporting to various countries, primarily in Asia.

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Use the search system

Create plans tailored to

Determine theProcess andto select materi als

the installation location.

processing method

manufacture thefrom inventory, andthrough teleconferences

product.

propose and provi deor email exchanges

estimates.

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with the customer.

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Inventory Search System
At ITAKURA, we publish a database of all the boards
available for sale, with their pictures. It allows you tosearch by criterias such as wood species, size, price,
etc . , upon inquiries. The system can be switched t oseveral languages, including English.

https : // itakura - system.com/agency/

Inspect the

Pack and export the

Unload and install atmanufactured item and ,product.

the port upon arrival.

i f necessary, create
assembly instructions.

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Bringing world- class quality woods to the world under the banner of JAPAN Quality.
one-of-a-kind in the world.

Domestic Japanese Woods

Aomori hiba
Aomori hiba

Ichii

Icho

Ibuki

Urushi

Kaede

Kashi

Katsura

Kaya

Japanese yew

GinkgoChinese juniper

lacquer tree

Japanese maple

Evergreen oak

Katsura tree

Japanese torreya

Kuri

Kisasage

KihadaKiri

Kusu

Yellow catalpa

Amur cork tree

Empress tree

Camphor laurel

Japanese
chestnut

Sawagurumi

KurumiKurogaki

KeyakiJapanese walnut

Kaki persimmon

Japanese zelkova

Jindaikeyaki

Kenponashi
Japanese raisin
tree

Kobushi
Kobus magnolia

Japanesewingnut

SawaraShi

Saikachi

Shina

Jindaitamo

Jindainire

Sawara cypress

Pasania

SaikachiJapanese lime

Lignitizedzelkova

Jindaisugi

Japanese birch

Lignitized cedar

Lignitized ash

Lignitized elm

Jindaiyanagi

Shioji

Sugi

Sen

SendanShurizakura

Tamo

Tabu

Lignitized willow

ShiojiJapanese cedar

Castor aralia

Chinaberry

Stone fruits

Manchurian ash

TabSouthern
Japanese
hemlock

Doroyanagi

Nara

Nire

Japanese poplar

Japanese oakJapanese elm

Zatsukaba

Matsu
Pinus

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Asada
Japanese
hophornbeam

Mizumezakura
Japanese cherry
birch

Togasawara

Ho

Pseudotsuga
japonica

NezukoHinoki

Hiba

Japanese thuja

Japanese cypress

Hiba

Japanese
whitebarkmagnolia

Mokuren

Momi

Yakushima tsuga

YanagiYamazakura

Magnolia

Japanese fir

Japanese hemlock

Willow

Wild cherry

Yakusugi
Ancient cedar
trees

Tsuga

Tochi
Horse chestnut

MakabaMaki

Monarch birch

Buddhist pine

Internationally Sourced Woods

We handle a rich variety of domestic Japanese and internationally sourced woods, and our inventory is publicly available on our website. Find the perfect, unique piece that suits you ‒ something

Acacia koa

AgathisAsamelaAsan cedar

Ash

Apa

Alaska cypress

Yellow wood

Yellow poplar

Iroko

Wenge

Black walnut

Japanese pagoda
tree

Oak

Ovangkol

Kaiea

Chinese quince

KanbaraShrubby sophora

Rose wood

Claro walnut

Ebony

Kongotari

SapelliAcer
pseudoplatanus

Ziricote

SpruceSri Lanka walnut

Zebra wood

Bombay black
wood

Tali

DarinaTeak

CherryChampaka

Chinese camphor
laurelDivet

New guinea
walnutNew guinea rose

Purpleheart

Pao rosa

Bastoun walnut

Padauk

Hickory

Deodar cedar

Bilinga

Bubinga

Sycamore

Beli

BocoteBose

PoplarWhite celaya

Tieghemella
heckelii

Mahogany

Mango

Mansonia

Maple

Merbau

Moabi

Monkey pod

Laos cypress

Laos cedar

Lignum vitae

Sequoia

Red oak

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A stylishly laid out table using two curved Japanese horse

Beautiful zelkova with prominent grain patterns, featuring a dark

chestnut (Tochi) boards. Finished with a urethane coating

green gradient and finished with piano lacquer.

to enjoy the natural wood texture.

Examples ofConstruction
Projects
We will introduce examples of projects using
live edge board material. In addition to tables,
there are various applications such as counters,

We delivered a door made from a live edge board todoors, signs, and more.

a Taiwanese restaurant. The impressive grain andPlacing a zelkova low table with a piano lacquer finish in a Japanese-style
room enhanced the atmosphere, creating a lively ambiance.

shape of the zelkova make it a powerful andinviting door that makes you want to enter.

Counter for a Japanese restaurant. Connected Japanese horse chestnut (Tochi)boards with prominent grain patterns covering the entire surface. The f inish
highlights the natural shape of the wood, incorporating the contours of the grain.

This is a unique construction example where two 4m x 1m Bubinga boards were used as a stage in aconcert hall. With its substantial weight, it created an overwhelming and powerful stage presence.

Counter for a teppanyaki restaurant in Singapore. The L-shaped section looks beautifully crafted. We finished it with an
extra-hard coating to ensure durability for the soft sugi wood used in the restaurant.

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As a company dealing with large-diameter trees with the blessings of centuries-old life on Earth, we are aware of our
responsibility towards SDGs ( Sustainable Development Goals ) and natural resources.
Large-diameter trees that have aged close to the end of their lifespan sometimes begin to rot from the inside, posing a risk ofeventual collapse. We make eff orts in line with forest planning that considers resource circulation , working in cooperation with thegovernment , administration, cooperatives, and other entities to prioritize and selectively harvest trees. Additionally, we are
m ind fu l of using offcuts and making the most of remaining materials . We also propose processing magnif icent patterned premium
woods into veneers for versatile use on various sites.

We support the Sustainable Development Goals

ITAKURA Showroom
I n the showroo m , we h ave a constant i nventor y of over 10 0 types of sol id l ive edge board woods , along

88 - 1 Inasato,with a variety of furniture products. This allows you t o experi ence the craftsmanship up close and personal .

Mizuho - shi , Gifu-ken 501- 0224

Our staf f , wh o possess extensive knowle dge about woo d and s o l i d l i ve edge board , l ook f o rwar d towelcoming you.

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36 0 - degree
experience

InquiryJapan
TEL：+ 81 - 58 - 322 - 2 511

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We have several expansive warehouse faci lities,
where we store and naturall y air- d ry over 7,000 l ive edge boards.
These are ava i l able f or domestic and i nternational sales.

1-3 Miyamachi, Ginan-cho, Hashima-gun, GIFU, 501-6019
TEL：+81-58-271-3111 / FAX：+81-58-271-3116
https://itakurawood.com/

ITAKURA Factory
It is a custom-made factory that can create products uti liz ing
natural wood, and it is also the factory for ' ITAKURA.' Serving
as one of the largest live edge board showrooms in Japan in terms

Inventory Search System
You can search through our inventory of 7,000+ pieces by entering criteria such as wood species,
size, price, and more, and make a purchase directly.

https : // itakura - system.com/agency/of f loor space, it includes both a showroom for f inished products
and a showroom where you can see the ent ire factory at once.

https : // itakura - factory.com/

Processing Estimate Simulation
You can easily simulate the price online when painting your desired live edge board and setting legs.
( Sea freight costs are additional. )https : // itakura - system.com /select - item/