Julien Hakoun

Since 1946, one family workshop in Shimane Prefecture has been keeping the ancient art of Yakisugi alive — and perfecting it. A Tradition Born from the Ashes of War In 1946, as Japan began to rebuild itself from the devastation of World War II, a small cedar workshop...

When people first encounter authentic Yakisugi siding, their reaction is often a mix of admiration and surprise. The dark, charred tones and tactile textures are unlike anything else on the market. It’s elegant, timeless, and deeply rooted in Japanese tradition....

The unmatched synergy between wood and fire In the world of charred wood siding, not all timbers are created equal—and not all of them respond to fire the way Japanese cedar (sugi) does. While many manufacturers outside of Japan have attempted to apply the Yakisugi...