About Us

Japanese Lumber (trading as North21 Limited), was founded to streamline the sourcing of native lumber from Japan.

Our mission is to connect buyers with mill owners, eliminating the need to navigate through a complex network of brokers, traders, and intermediaries, while also overcoming cultural and language barriers.

Since our establishment in 2015, we have dedicated ourselves to building strong relationships with mill owners and lumber sellers throughout Japan. This strategic networking enables us to offer specialized services and high-quality wood products to our valued clients around the world.

We pride ourselves on thorough quality control and consistent product specifications, backed by detailed technical data to ensure every piece of lumber meets the highest standards. Our commitment to supply chain reliability and competitive pricing ensures that our lumber is a compelling alternative to conventional softwoods.

Our team boasts extensive experience in the timber industry. Graham, with 45 years of experience, brings a deep understanding of both small and medium-sized enterprises and corporate operations in Japan. Ren complements this with his marketing background and his time at Doshisha University in Kyoto and the University of Auckland. His time living in Japan, New Zealand, and abroad have given him profound insights into the local market dynamics.

We currently operate offices in:

• Shimada City, Shizuoka, Japan (Phone +81 80 574 46446)

• Auckland, New Zealand (Phone +64 274 063188)

For information, please contact:

• Graham Sayer grahams@north21.co.nz

• Chikae Sayer csayer@me.com (accounts)

• Ren Sayer ren@japaneselumber.com