"Hundred-year-old wood" that is over 100 years old and has a beautiful grain.

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I followed the efforts to convey a new culture by creating works using famous trees over 100 years old. [Image] Tableware made of wood over 100 years old

The charm of old trees where you can see the history of having endured disasters

The 62-year-old sawmill "Growth Ring" in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Mr. Yasuo Kishimoto, the president, has taken over the sawmill built by his father and has lived a life of timber. Mr. Kishimoto noticed "100-year-old wood," which is over 100 years old. He first met at the trained Fukuoka Meiki Market. President Yasuo Kishimoto, Growth Ring: You can see the history and history of enduring weather conditions and disasters, which is the appeal of old trees. One day, I wanted to become a lumber shop that handles such wonderful timber, so I came back after training, but the architectural style of the house has changed, and the place where 100-year-old timber used for Japanese-style rooms is active has decreased. While the price of timber has soared due to the wood shock of the Korona-ka, the demand for 100-year-old timber has been low and the price has remained low. President Yasuo Kishimoto, President of Growth Ring: Before I was 60 years old, I couldn't forget the excitement of seeing 100-year-old wood for the first time when I was young.Our desire is to make the price commensurate with the value.

"I want you to use 100-year-old wood for furniture and tableware for generations to come."

Mr. Kishimoto started a new business to make furniture and tableware using 100-year-old wood, making it familiar if it is not used for houses. The concept is "use a tree grown for 100 years for 100 years". From parents to children and grandchildren, there is a desire to use it for generations. His daughter, Sayumi, inherited this. She was active as a dancer in Osaka, but she made a U-turn. Growth Ring Sayumi Hayashi Manager: There are materials that have been reborn as products in the Reiwa era, overcoming disasters and wars. Not only in the prefecture where we want to create a new culture of famous wood, but also in Kyushu, we carefully select wood that is over 100 years old and let it dry naturally for several years. Then, in collaboration with Miyazaki and woodworkers who are active in Oita, we will finish furniture and tableware.

To the world ... Sending new value of 100-year-old wood

On October 3, 2021, an exhibition of 100-year-old timber was held in Hyuga City. 100-year-old timber reborn as a product by the hands of sawmill professionals who bring out the grain of wood and craftsmen with high technology. The idea of ​​"new value for 100-year-old wood" reached the hearts of visitors. Visitors (male): I also want to put these things when I build a house. Visitors (female): Recently, it has become commonplace in my life to buy them immediately and throw them away if they fail. It was great to know that one thing should be used carefully for a long time in a different way. Manager Sayumi Hayashi, Gross Ring: So that it can be used for generations and beyond. We will grow products together. Gross Ring, President Yasuo Kishimoto: I want to create such time while having fun. At the same time, I will create new ways of using wood and create new value and deliver it to everyone in Japan. If you can convey the culture of wood (TV Miyazaki)

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