TIERRA CRAFT

Where natural materials, skilled hands, and thoughtful design come together.

Projects

Recrafted Dining Table & Bench Set

Furniture Design

A neighbor’s table, given a second life.The original tabletop was preserved and reworked, paired with newly crafted legs and benches to create a balanced and grounded dining piece. The design focuses on symmetry, material contrast, and honest joinery.

Cedar Fence for a Machiya Stay

Renovation

A custom wooden fence designed and built for Satoyama Experience, creating a private outdoor space within a dense machiya setting. Using local hinoki and cedar, the enclosure provides a safe area for dogs while maintaining a simple, natural presence that blends into its surroundings.

Hourai Brewery Tasting Table

Custom Furniture

Handcrafted timber table supporting a 200 kg local Hida stone slab, built with traditional joinery for the tasting space at Watanabe Sake Brewery.

Blog Posts

Travel

Self-Sufficient

Tour

Experience

8 min read

Hands-On Carpentry Experience in Rural Japan | Building a Chicken Coop in Hida

Family experience in rural Japan: build a chicken coop, learn basic carpentry, and enjoy hands-on countryside life in Hida.

Akiya

8 min read

Designing My Life in Rural Japan: How I Chose the Right Akiya

Thinking of buying an akiya in Japan? Learn how I chose the right home in Hida, balancing space, privacy, and accessibility for rural living.

Founder's Journey

6 min read

From a Small Room Ep2

Built a multi-camera setup in a small room, syncing angles in one take—turning filming into part of the craft.

Voices

"The space feels alive, like it was always meant to be this way."

Yuki Tanaka

Homeowner, Takayama

"Every detail was considered. There is no waste, no excess, only what matters."

Hiroshi Sato

Restaurant owner, Gifu

"The wood speaks for itself when it's treated with this kind of respect."

Man with curly dark hair wearing black rectangular glasses and a light gray shirt, against a plain white background.

Kenji Yamamoto

Homeowner, Takayama

"They listened more than they talked, and the result is a home that feels like it was always there."

Smiling person with curly afro hair wearing a yellow sweater and white shirt.

Akiko Suzuki

Architect, Tokyo

"Nothing is forced here, nothing unnecessary. It's honest work."

Takeshi Ito

Gallery owner, Gifu

"The craftsmanship is visible in every corner, in every surface you touch."

Sachiko Nakamura

Designer, Kanazawa

Two rock-support tables built with traditional joinery—solid, precise, and beautifully finished.

Nakatani Koumuten

General Contractor

"We asked for a bench and table legs—the design came out great, and the wood quality is exceptional"

Negisawa

Local Client

We love our new fence at Tonomachi Stay—beautiful natural wood that fits the satoyama perfectly.

Satoyama Experience

Tour Company

Begin your project with us

Whether renovation, furniture, or design, we are ready to listen to your vision