Trekking Among Giant Cedars
Going on a hike among the giant cedars of more than 700-800 years old, you can't imagine how gigantic they are. We may be just 2 hours from the bustling Kyoto city, yet it amazes that we are in such a different world. Keihoku has been a historical supplier of wood materials to the Kyoto capital since 1200 years ago, so being among these giant, ancient evergreen trees and learning about the rich history behind them is a definitely a humbling experience. #japanesenature #cedart
Meeting Kyoto's Forestry Artisans
When you walk in forests of Keihoku, you might bump into a forestry artisan who cuts branches of cedars or cypress to let them grow straight. These are our professional tree climbers. "Have you ever fallen down?" I asked him. "Of course, several times." He replied smilingly as if it was no big deal. "Though it was quite painful", he added. #japaneseforestry #japanesetimbertrade #cedartrees #japaneseculture