For generations, Kiso has been home to Japan’s most treasured hinoki — slow-grown, beautifully fragrant, and protected since the Edo period. Wood from these deep mountain forests has long been reserved for sacred architecture, including Ise Grand Shrine, because of its purity and strength.

Yamaichi works with this same Kiso hinoki, shaping each piece with techniques passed down through local craftsmen. Their approach is simple: respect the tree, use the material wisely, and make tools that will live a long, honest life in someone’s home.