Founded in 1970 by master woodworker Takeichi Sasahara, Sasahara Mokkougei is a distinguished woodworking workshop in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, with a 120-year history of craftsmanship. Embracing the philosophy of “making things to match the wood,” the workshop designs and creates products that enhance the natural beauty and qualities of Hokkaido’s rich wood. Utilizing traditional woodworking lathes and collaborating with local workshops, Sasahara Mokkougei ensures that each product reflects the craftsmanship and elegance of the region’s timber, crafting items that seamlessly integrate into customers’ lives and celebrate the essence of the wood.