At a glance
- Japanese name
- 西粟倉村森林組合
- Location
- Nishi-Awakura, Okayama
- English support
- Inquire via operator
- Export experience
- Inquire via operator
Editor's scoring
Overall 7/25 (28%)
- English supportMinimal
- Export experienceMinimal
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Forestry cooperative producing kuromoji essential oil and hinoki essential oil from thinnings. Operates under the 'Hundred-Year Forest Vision'.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Kuromoji / Lindera Umbellata
黒文字
Kuromoji (Lindera umbellata) is a deciduous shrub in the Lauraceae family, native to Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu mountain forests. Traditionally used for tea-ceremony toothpicks and premium wagashi picks. Steam-distilled essential oil offers a fresh, citrusy-woody profile with major components linalool, 1,8-cineole, α/β-pinene. Positions as a uniquely Japanese alternative to hinoki with satoyama sustainability credentials.
Gifu, Nagano +4MOQ 100 ml – 1 L essential oil; 1–10 kg dried - GlossaryRaw material8 suppliers
Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Essential Oil
ヒノキ精油
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a coniferous tree endemic to Japan and Taiwan, famous for use in Shinto shrine construction and onsen bath fittings. The essential oil is steam-distilled from hinoki wood, leaves, or twigs. Dominant compounds include hinokitiol, α-pinene, and sesquiterpenes. Distinct from hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata).
Kiso (Nagano), Tōno (Iwate) +1MOQ 5–20 L (oil), 50–100 L (hydrosol)
How to talk to Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Not standard — overseas meetings via OEM JAPAN's operator team
- Languages
- Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative
Q. What does Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative produce?
Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative is listed on this platform with 3 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include cosmetic raw materials and traditional materials. Examples include Kuromoji / Lindera Umbellata, Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Essential Oil, and Todomatsu Essential Oil (Sakhalin Fir).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. Where is Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative located, and how does that affect shipping?
Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative is based in Nishi-Awakura, Okayama, Japan. Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative support overseas buyers in English?
Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative primarily operates in Japanese. OEM JAPAN's operator team handles inquiry translation, specification documentation, and ongoing communication on behalf of overseas buyers — no Japanese language capability required from your side.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Nishi-Awakura Forestry Cooperative on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23