Kumano Cedar [Powers Wood]
Kumano Cedar
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Kumano, the land of myth.
The Kumano River basin is blessed with an ideal natural environment, including good weather and soil, and with an abundance of forest materials, beautiful trees such as cedars and cypresses have grown.
Kumano wood, said to be the highest quality domestic timber, is stronger than timber from other regions, dries quickly, is less likely to warp, and is highly durable, making it the best material for structural use.
The Edo Shogunate had high-quality timber shipped from Shingu by sea.
Kumano Kodo is home to many giant cedar trees and has long been known as a famous cedar production area.
This type of cedar is characterized by its red color after cutting, and among them, 100-year-old cedar is said to be of the highest quality.
The Kumano River is a pilgrimage route on water and the materials that pass through it are precious.
Kumano cypress has a good scent so it is now used for oils etc. and its scent is said to have a higher healing effect than other cypress.
