A prominent evergreen conifer native to Japan, Japanese cedar grows from northern Honshu to Yakushima in the south. It is widely cultivated across Japan, extending as far as southern Hokkaido. Notable varieties include Akita Sugi, Tenryu Sugi, Yoshino Sugi, Hita Sugi, Obi Sugi, and Yakusugi. Its straight and well-defined grain is a distinctive feature.

A prominent evergreen conifer native to Japan, Japanese cedar grows from northern Honshu to Yakushima in the south. It is widely cultivated across Japan, extending as far as southern Hokkaido. Notable varieties include Akita Sugi, Tenryu Sugi, Yoshino Sugi, Hita Sugi, Obi Sugi, and Yakusugi. Its straight and well-defined grain is a distinctive feature.

Also known as Kiso Hinoki or Bishu Hinoki, this evergreen conifer is endemic to Japan, growing from central Honshu down to Shikoku, Kyushu, and Yakushima. Its sapwood is typically pale yellowish-white, while the heartwood ranges from yellowish to light pinkish hues. It’s famous for its fine grain and distinctive shine when properly finished.

Also known as Kiso Hinoki or Bishu Hinoki, this evergreen conifer is endemic to Japan, growing from central Honshu down to Shikoku, Kyushu, and Yakushima. Its sapwood is typically pale yellowish-white, while the heartwood ranges from yellowish to light pinkish hues. It’s famous for its fine grain and distinctive shine when properly finished.

Also known as Kiso Hinoki or Bishu Hinoki, this evergreen conifer is endemic to Japan, growing from central Honshu down to Shikoku, Kyushu, and Yakushima. Its sapwood is typically pale yellowish-white, while the heartwood ranges from yellowish to light pinkish hues. It’s famous for its fine grain and distinctive shine when properly finished.

Douglas fir, commonly referred to as 'Matsu' in some contexts, is primarily found in western North America. Its heartwood has an orange-red or reddish-brown color, while the sapwood is pale yellow. The wood has clear annual rings and is known for its durability.

Douglas fir, commonly referred to as 'Matsu' in some contexts, is primarily found in western North America. Its heartwood has an orange-red or reddish-brown color, while the sapwood is pale yellow. The wood has clear annual rings and is known for its durability.

White Ash, also known as American Ash, is a hardwood species found across North America, especially in the central regions. The sapwood is white, while the heartwood varies from grayish-brown to light brown with darker streaks. It is known for its moderate hardness and durability.

Oak refers to a group of deciduous trees in the Beech family. Though often confused with Japanese 'Kashi' (evergreen oaks), true oaks are distinguished by their leaves shedding annually. In the English-speaking world, no distinction is made between the two groups, though in Japanese, the term "Oak" often gets misinterpreted as "Kashi."

Silver Heart is a tropical hardwood native to central Africa, including Nigeria, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Angola, and Kenya. The wood has a pinkish color and sometimes exhibits attractive, wavy patterns in its grain.

Also called white beech, Japanese Beech is the most common deciduous hardwood tree in Japan, especially in the Tohoku region. It grows from southern Hokkaido through Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu, particularly in mountainous inland areas. The tree can reach 25 meters in height and 5 meters in diameter.

Nyatoh, also known as Nato in the Philippines and Pencil Cedar in Papua New Guinea, is a hardwood found in Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. The wood varies in color from light brown to pinkish, reddish-brown, and dark yellow-brown. It's often used for its durability and distinct color variations.

Mahogany is a tropical hardwood that grows in Central and South America. Its sapwood has a yellowish tint, while the heartwood ranges from light reddish-brown to orange-brown, with a golden sheen. Exposure to light deepens the wood’s color, and its grain often forms ribbon-like patterns. Known for its excellent workability, stability, and durability, mahogany is prized for high-end furniture and fast-drying with minimal warping.

Makore is a hardwood native to the tropical regions of West Africa. The wood is ring-porous and exhibits diffuse, pinkish or reddish-brown heartwood, with slightly lighter sapwood. It has a fine texture and is often used as a substitute for mahogany, as it features a similar beautiful, glossy finish.

Sapelli, often referred to as Sapelli Mahogany or Gold Coast Cedar, is a tropical hardwood found in West and Central Africa, including Ghana and Nigeria. The sapwood is pale yellowish, while the heartwood starts out pinkish and gradually darkens to a rich reddish-brown over time.

This evergreen conifer, commonly referred to as Tsuga in Kanto and Toga in Kansai, is found from southern Honshu down to Shikoku, Kyushu, and Yakushima. The heartwood is light brown, contrasting with pale-colored sapwood, and the wood is known for being harder and more lustrous than other conifers.

Hard Maple, also known as Sugar Maple, is a deciduous hardwood native to northeastern North America, particularly in Canada and the northeastern United States. Its sapwood is pale grayish-white, while the heartwood is grayish-yellow-brown. Hard maple is prized for its hardness, weight, and fine texture, and is commonly used for bowling lanes and pins due to its durability.

Tamo, often referring to Yachidamo (Japanese Ash), is a deciduous hardwood found mostly in Hokkaido and northern to central Honshu. It also grows in regions like Sakhalin, the Korean Peninsula, and China. The wood has clearly defined growth rings and is known for its beautiful grain.

American Cherry is a deciduous hardwood tree native to eastern North America, known for its attractive amber-toned wood. The sapwood ranges from yellowish-white to creamy white, while the heartwood is light reddish-brown to dark reddish-brown. It often features dark streaks or spots caused by resin deposits, which are referred to as "gum pockets."

American Cherry is a deciduous hardwood tree native to eastern North America, known for its attractive amber-toned wood. The sapwood ranges from yellowish-white to creamy white, while the heartwood is light reddish-brown to dark reddish-brown. It often features dark streaks or spots caused by resin deposits, which are referred to as "gum pockets."

Walnut, a deciduous hardwood tree, grows primarily in the eastern United States and parts of Ontario, Canada. The wood has a relatively rough texture, but it takes stains and finishes well, resulting in a lustrous appearance. Walnut has long been valued for its use in high-end furniture and fine woodworking due to its beauty and durability.

Walnut, a deciduous hardwood tree, grows primarily in the eastern United States and parts of Ontario, Canada. The wood has a relatively rough texture, but it takes stains and finishes well, resulting in a lustrous appearance. Walnut has long been valued for its use in high-end furniture and fine woodworking due to its beauty and durability.

Paldao, also known as Dao or Leo, is a tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It’s easy to work with and moderately durable, making it a suitable substitute for black walnut in certain applications.

Paldao, also known as Dao or Leo, is a tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It’s easy to work with and moderately durable, making it a suitable substitute for black walnut in certain applications.

Teak is a valuable tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Known for its high quality and durability, teak is widely used in luxury furniture, shipbuilding, and other applications where weather resistance is essential. It's referred to by various local names, such as Mai Sak in Thailand, Kyun in Myanmar, and Jati in Indonesia.

Teak is a valuable tropical hardwood native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Known for its high quality and durability, teak is widely used in luxury furniture, shipbuilding, and other applications where weather resistance is essential. It's referred to by various local names, such as Mai Sak in Thailand, Kyun in Myanmar, and Jati in Indonesia.

Red Gum, also known as Sweetgum or Sapgum, is a hardwood native to the southeastern United States. Its sapwood is broad and pale, ranging from white to light pink, while the heartwood is reddish-brown with dark streaks. Its grain can be intricate, creating visually appealing patterns.

Sycamore is a deciduous hardwood found in Central Europe, Western Asia, and parts of the United States. The finest sycamore wood is sourced from France. The wood is white with a silky, creamy sheen and is commonly used in high-end furniture, musical instruments, and interior woodworking.