Unfinished Products
Japanese timber sourced direct from origin mills, supplied unfinished for secondary processing. Grades range from 100% clear through to live, tight knots. Species selected to match your end application.
Sugi 杉 Lumber
Rough sawn Japanese Cedar boards, either kiln-dried or green. Six grades available from 100% clear heartwood to our visually expressive M-Grade.
Hinoki 檜 Lumber
Rough sawn Japanese Cypress boards, either kiln-dried or green. Three grades available. Aromatic, pale color and moisture resistant.
Rough sawn Japanese Larch boards. Alpine grade (knotty). Denser and harder than Sugi or Hinoki. Suited to exterior and structural applications.
Karamatsu 唐松 Lumber
Todomatsu 椴松 Lumber
Rough sawn Japanese White Fir boards from Hokkaido. Select White grade. Pale, clean aesthetic. Suited for interior panelling and joinery.
Who Buys Unfinished Japanese Lumber?
Japanese timber is most cost-effective when sourced rough sawn and finished locally. Buyers are typically mill owners or manufacturers who have the equipment to dress and dimension on their end and want full control over the final surface and profile.
Sugi works well for exterior cladding and decorative interior applications, where a lightweight board with strong visual character is an asset. Hinoki is preferred where moisture resistance matters or where the natural fragrance is part of the specification.
Karamatsu suits structural and exterior builds that require a harder, denser board. Todomatsu is a clean, stable white fir that performs well in joinery and interior panelling where consistency of appearance is the priority.
Both kiln-dried and green (untreated) stock can be arranged depending on species and grade. Other Japanese species not listed here can also be sourced. Price on Application (POA).
Not Sure Where to Start?
Tell us your application and we'll advise on the correct species and grade. We'll respond within two business days with availability, indicative pricing, and lead time.
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