Yoshino Hinoki (Cypress) [Powerswood]
Yoshino Hinoki (Cypress)
| The power of wood | Helps growth, honesty, purification, protection from evil |
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Along with cedar, it is one of Japan's most representative woods, and in particular, cypress from the Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture is known as a brand of cypress along with Kiso cypress.
The Nihon Shoki, a historical book written during the Nara period, states that "cedar and camphor should be used for boats, cypress for palaces, and cypress for coffins."
As the name suggests, cypress has been widely used since ancient times in large-scale buildings such as castles, palaces, temples, shrines, and Buddhist temples.
This is due to the strength and durability of cypress. It is said that Yoshino cypress was used in Horyuji Temple, the world's oldest remaining wooden structure, which was built 1,300 years ago.
Purification, stress reduction, mental strength, nobility
The history of Yoshino dates back to ancient times, with artificial forests being planted since the Muromachi period.
Cypress is strong and durable, which is why it has been widely used in large-scale buildings such as castles, palaces, and temples since ancient times.
