Natural forestry (by Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei)

April 27, 2026

A small, luminous object born from the birch trees of Hokkaido. The "Birch Hollow Lamp" is created by hollowing out a birch trunk and gently placing a light inside. [Natural Design - Tatsuya and Hitomi Kamii]

April 27, 2026 (Monday) View this post on Instagram Post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

April 9, 2026

[Mr. and Mrs. Kamii make an appearance] A couple who acquired their own mountain in a town in Sorachi and are dedicated to forestry and woodworking products [People, life, and work in Hokkaido. Kurashigoto]

On April 9, 2026 (Thursday), Hokkaidoアルバイト情報社 Co., Ltd. (Sapporo City) published an article on its website, "People, Life, and Work in Hokkaido: Kurashigoto," about a husband who acquired his own mountain in a town in Sorachi and is now engaged in forestry and woodworking products. [...]

April 6, 2026

There are days when my eyes and head are exhausted after work. I'm currently experimenting with birch wood to create a light that's just right for those nights. Today, I'm adjusting the shape and how the light shines through. [Nature-based - Tatsuya and Hitomi Kamii]

Monday, April 6, 2026 View this post on Instagram Post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

March 6, 2026

The roots in the soil are all different in color, shape, and flexibility. They are plain, but interesting. And they are also a usable material. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Friday, March 6, 2026 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

January 6, 2026

I will be setting up a booth at an event in Tokyo. I will be bringing birch interior goods. My favorite is the birch light. It can be used with or without the lights on, and it really changes the atmosphere of the room. [Shizenshita - Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

December 29, 2025

Creators from Hokuryu Town will be exhibiting! @tokadin715 @tumugi1114 @shizenka2020 @salvia_sato_yukie We look forward to seeing you there! 🤗 [HandMade In Japan Fes' Winter (2026)]

Monday, December 29, 2025 HandMade In Japan Fes' Winter (2026) Date and time: Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 11:00-18:00 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight West [...]

October 23, 2025

The exhibitors from the Hokuryu Town Craft Marche came to check out the forest materials. We were a little nervous, but in the end they seemed to enjoy it very much, so we're really glad. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Thursday, October 23, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

August 22, 2025

We handle tree felling and forest maintenance. We do so safely and in harmony with nature. Consultations and estimates are free. [Shizenshita - Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Friday, August 22, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

July 7, 2025

In spring, only the fresh, shiny leaves that are not too young are selected and picked. They are also free from caterpillars, spider webs, snails, and mold. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Monday, July 7, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)

April 24, 2025

The cycle of life connecting the forest and the sea: "The story of Picea Glehnga tea woven on a day of grain rain" - A conversation with Tatsuya Ueii (Shizenshita) and Ami (Gofujuuu) @ L'Esperance (Sapporo)

April 24, 2025 (Thursday) April 20 (Sunday) is the day of Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms. Grain Rain is said to "rain that nourishes the grains," and is a season when soft, warm rain falls and irrigates the fields. On that day, too, it seemed as if the rain was providing moisture to the new spring buds […]

April 14, 2025

[Tea Party Announcement] A conversation between Mr. Uei of Shizenshita, who runs a forestry business in Hokuryu Town, and Ami of Gofujuu [Shizenshita - Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei]

Monday, April 14, 2025. We are reprinting a post from Shizenshita's Instagram. --- One winter day, these three people suddenly found themselves on a snowy mountain. @gofuujuu's […]

January 22, 2025

I never thought it would be so strong against snow! 😳🚜💨 We head out to transport logs using a forwarder that was modified by a skilled mechanic. Off to the logging site [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shizenka (@shizenka2020)