Exhibition 'Connecting Forests and Lives — The Shape of Circulation through Mokuwaku® —' Underway Since May 23
GOOD NATURE STATION, operated by BIOSTYLE Co., Ltd., is hosting the exhibition 'Connecting Forests and Lives' from May 23 to June 28 as part of its 'Environment Month 2026' program. It aims to encourage thinking about local wood consumption and forest conservation through the domestic furniture line 'Mokuwaku®'.
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GOOD NATURE STATION, a mixed-use commercial facility operated by BIOSTYLE Co., Ltd., is hosting an exhibition titled 'Connecting Forests and Lives — The Shape of Circulation through Mokuwaku® —' from Saturday, May 23, to Sunday, June 28, 2026, as a special program for 'Environment Month 2026.' This exhibition invites visitors to reflect on Japan's forests through the use of 'Mokuwaku®,' a domestic solid wood furniture line.
The exhibition introduces the work of foresters and craftsmen through the display of 'Mokuwaku®' furniture. This furniture is designed to change its form according to the user's life stage, allowing for long-term use. Choosing such furniture contributes directly to forest protection, with a portion of sales supporting acorn planting activities.
Exhibition and Experience Highlights:
- 'Mokuwaku®' Display: Recreating living scenes where the furniture transforms like building blocks, alongside 'Mini Mokuwaku®' items made from wood from 10 different production regions across Japan.
- Storytelling: A concept video tracking the journey from forestry, sawmilling, and drying to the skills of craftsmen.
- Interactive Content: 'Mokuwaku® Production Region Diagnosis,' reconfiguration experiences, and a wood grain learning corner.
- QR Codes: Advanced exhibition of the 'This Tree, That Tree' edition, launching in autumn 2026, allowing users to verify tree origins via Google Maps.
- Sales: Selling direct-from-origin wooden products like Shizuoka tea chests and Yoshino cedar coasters.
Workshops:
- Wood burning welcome board creation (May 30)
- Kyoto cedar craftwork (June 6)
The exhibition introduces the work of foresters and craftsmen through the display of 'Mokuwaku®' furniture. This furniture is designed to change its form according to the user's life stage, allowing for long-term use. Choosing such furniture contributes directly to forest protection, with a portion of sales supporting acorn planting activities.
Exhibition and Experience Highlights:
- 'Mokuwaku®' Display: Recreating living scenes where the furniture transforms like building blocks, alongside 'Mini Mokuwaku®' items made from wood from 10 different production regions across Japan.
- Storytelling: A concept video tracking the journey from forestry, sawmilling, and drying to the skills of craftsmen.
- Interactive Content: 'Mokuwaku® Production Region Diagnosis,' reconfiguration experiences, and a wood grain learning corner.
- QR Codes: Advanced exhibition of the 'This Tree, That Tree' edition, launching in autumn 2026, allowing users to verify tree origins via Google Maps.
- Sales: Selling direct-from-origin wooden products like Shizuoka tea chests and Yoshino cedar coasters.
Workshops:
- Wood burning welcome board creation (May 30)
- Kyoto cedar craftwork (June 6)
FAQ
When is the exhibition 'Exploring Forests and Living' held?
It is held from Saturday, May 23, 2026 to Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Where is the exhibition venue?
It is held on the 4th floor GALLERY and workshop tables of GOOD NATURE STATION.
What kind of furniture is 'Mokumaku®'?
Mokumaku® is domestically produced solid wood furniture that can change shape to fit different life stages, such as bookshelves, study desks, counters, and wagons, allowing for long-term use.
What kind of experiences can be had at the exhibition?
You can participate in 'Mokumaku® origin diagnosis', furniture reconfiguration experiences, video viewing of stories connecting forests and people, and workshops like wood burning.
What are the contents of the workshops?
Workshops include 'Making a welcome board with wood burning using a heated pen' and 'Creating small items with Kyoto cedar boards'.