Cultivate forPosterity
We Cultivate for Posterity
Anai Wood Factory, established in 1964, is a small sawmill with strong roots in the Aso region. We specialize in manufacturing and selling building materials made from the locally inherited Oguni cedar and cypress, and we also have a brand for consumer goods. Our aspiration is to pass on fertile land and a thriving sea to future generations. To achieve this goal, we conduct our business with a strong commitment to the well-being of the bountiful forests in the area.
Brands
"FIL" is a lifestyle brand based in Aso's Minamioguni region. Through FIL, we offer furniture and fragrances that showcase the unique qualities of local timber, and FIL’s flagship store also serves as a hub for creative craftsmanship.
Minamioguni Town in Kumamoto Prefecture is blessed with clean spring water from Mt. Aso. The "Take no Kuma" cafe is nestled within the picturesque countryside landscape of Minamioguni.
LatestProjects
- Hanashoan
- Higo Bank
- Mikanyama no ie
- Yamadorinomori Auto Camping Ground
- O I P
Kurokawa Onsen in Minamioguni, renowned as one of Japan's top hot springs, features our local timber, contributing to the charm of this hidden getaway frequented by many loyal guests.
This is a bank open to the local community. The project expresses the bank’s approach to the community and the creation of a space that serves as an extension of the environment.
In a stunning mandarin orange orchard with sweeping views of both the sea and the mountains, our Oguni cedar is used in housing that seamlessly blends into the landscape.
From procurement to construction, this bungalow was built entirely with materials and labor from Minamioguni town. It was an effort to explore a next-generation construction method that defines a "solid" home in every sense of the word.
From a single large-diameter tree, conference room walls, tables, a desk, and stools were born. It's a space characterized by the utilization of the natural curves of the wood.