About the WOOD
No two pieces of natural wood have the same grain. Even pieces of the same wood species will differ in terms of color shade and grain characteristics. Hida Sangyo uses wood, a precious forest resource, and considers "speckles," "knots and leaf knots," and "heartwood and sapwood" to be unique features of natural wood, and uses them in its products.
We ask for your understanding that these are evidence of the unique character of natural wood, and also for the protection of forests.
Furthermore, the appearance and characteristics vary depending on the wood species. Please check the characteristics of each wood species and choose the one that suits you best.
Various expressions of wood
Tiger stripes
Among wood grains, the most decorative and beautiful ones are called moku (figure). A typical example is the tiger stripe that appears on white oak. This pattern appears only on straight-grained wood, and is highly valued as a lustrous silver grain. The tiger stripe is a cellular tissue that played a role in storing nutrients when the tree was standing. Although it is often mistaken for poor quality wood, moku is not only a natural wood, but also a sign that it is high-quality wood.
