By reducing the bamboo, more light can reach the ground, and the seeds will sprout without the need for new trees, allowing the forest to regenerate naturally. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

August 11, 2020
Natural forestry (by Tatsuya and Hitomi Uei)
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Continued # Birch Bark Harvesting The other day, I attended a birch bark craft workshop in Obihiro. The instructor, @koubouameiro, and his assistant, @kimoko_toppy, came to see the birch trees in our mountains. I'm truly grateful for the knowledge they shared with me, from how to harvest bark efficiently to storage and processing know-how, all the knowledge they gained from working with birch trees for so long. I was deeply impressed by their attitude of valuing their vision and moving the times forward, rather than their own personal gain or loss. After returning home, the two of us immediately began preparing the bark we'd harvested that day. We'll continue preparations so that we can deliver the bark to the artists in good condition. #koubouameiro#Ameiro Workshop#White Birch#Birch Bark Crafts#Ame-colored Crafts#Forestry#Small Forestry#Hokkaido#Hokkaido#Forest#Forests#Hokkaido Forestry#Self-Logging Forestry#Sustainable Living#Living in Nature#Forestry for Living with Nature#Under Nature
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By reducing the bamboo, more light can reach the ground, and the seeds will sprout without the need for new trees, allowing the forest to regenerate naturally. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

In the afternoon, the wind died down a bit, so we decided to take a look at the mountains from behind where we usually work. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

The instructors of the birch bark craft workshop I attended in Obihiro came to see the birch trees in our mountains. [Shizenshita, Tatsuya and Hitomi Ueii]

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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]

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)]

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]

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]

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]

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)

[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]

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]