| Surrounded by woodlands that stretch to the virgin forests on the slopes of Mountain Taisetsu, Asahikawa is a city with many professional woodworkers. They know wood, and they have the skills to make the most of what each material offers. "Each piece of natural wood has a unique character, so the heart of furniture making lies in shaping each piece so that it can express itself", they say. Highly acclaimed in Japan and elsewhere, the craftsmanship rooted in Asahikawa brings out the character in these American hardwoods. |