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Japanese Wood

Horyuji, the world's oldest wooden building

The oldest
wooden building
in the world

Two-thirds of Japan’s land is forested, and wood has been used in daily life since ancient times. As shown by the fact that the world’s oldest wooden structure still stands in Japan, this is a country with a deeply rooted wood culture.

Discover the appeal of houses and other types of Japanese-style wooden buildings, as well as wood products based on Japan’s wood culture, including products using advanced woodworking technologies for lumber and plywood and design-oriented wood products, and high-value-added Japanese wood products utilizing highly durable wood and other new technologies.

Movie

Japan wood movie

Video list

Wood processing
technology

Fire resistance, durability, and anti-termite technology

01 Japanese wood

Japan is one of the most forested countries in the world, with 66% of its land covered in forests. The world’s oldest wooden structure is also found in Japan. The country is also home to World Heritage sites deeply related to trees, including the Jomonsugi cedars and the Shirakami Mountains.
Here we introduce more about the Japanese people and the history of trees, as well as their tree culture.

Current Status and Data of Japanese Timber

02 Japanese wood technology

Why is it that in Japan, where natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons are common, buildings that were made of wood more than 1,400 years ago are still standing?
This is due in part to the variety of woodworking technologies unique to Japan, with its history and wood culture.
Here we will introduce these technologies, from past to present, and from a variety of perspectives, including durability, seismic resistance, and anti-termite technology.