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Japan Road: A Warm, Wooden Space Debuts at Kita-Senju Station's Express Platform – Sustainable Station Renovation with 'Mokurock'

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Published Jul 3, 2026 10:10 PM ・ Updated Jul 7, 2026 8:58 AM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Japan Road: A Warm, Wooden Space Debuts at Kita-Senju Station's Express Platform – Sustainable Station Renovation with 'Mokurock' — Image: PR TIMES

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Mokurock, a wood-formed block made from thinned timber offcuts, has been used as flooring in the renovated express platform waiting area at Tobu Railway's Kita-Senju Station, creating a sustainable and inviting public space.

Mokurock, a wood-formed block made from thinned timber offcuts, has been used as flooring in the renovated express platform waiting area at Tobu Railway's Kita-Senju Station, creating a sustainable and inviting public space.

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Published: Jul 3, 2026

Mokurock, a wood-formed block manufactured by Resource Forest Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Road Co., Ltd., has been adopted as flooring material in the renovation of the express platform waiting area at Tobu Railway's Kita-Senju Station.

The Mokurock used in this project is made from 100% offcuts of thinned timber sourced from Tobu Railway's company-owned forests. By upcycling wood residues previously used for biomass power generation into wooden paving blocks, this initiative creates a calming public space at a busy transit hub, harmonizing the natural warmth of wood with environmental responsibility.

Tobu Railway's official YouTube channel features a video series documenting the journey: from timber offcuts in company-owned forests in Tochigi Prefecture, transformed into Mokurock at Resource Forest's factory in Higashihata Village, Fukuoka Prefecture, then transported via railway containers and Shinkansen freight services to Kita-Senju Station for installation. Experience visually how the gifts of the forest become a new aesthetic element of the station.

[Official] Tobu Railway Channel / TOBU Railway

"Tsunagu" – Connecting for the Circulation of Limited Resources (Kita-Senju Express Platform Renovation)

"Tsunagu" – Connecting for the Circulation of Limited Resources (30-second version)

The Nippon Road Group will continue contributing to effective resource utilization and the realization of a sustainable society through the development and sale of eco-friendly products.

[Reference] News Release dated February 5, 2026

◇ Details of the Kita-Senju Station express platform renovation are also shared on Tobu Railway's Instagram ◇

Instagram: @tobu_good_loop

*The content of this release is accurate as of the announcement date. Please note that information may differ from the latest updates.

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The image shows stacked wooden blocks, identified as "Mokurock" in the text overlay. These blocks are made from 100% recycled wood scraps from forests owned by Tobu Railway.

Wooden scraps are transformed into "Mokurock" blocks, made from 100% recycled materials.

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FAQ

What is Mokurock made of?

It is a wood-formed block made entirely from recycled offcuts of thinned timber, combining sustainability with warm design.

Why was this material chosen for Kita-Senju Station?

To realize a sustainable vision of circulating forest resources from Tobu's forests to urban stations.

Where was the installation carried out?

The flooring installation was completed in the express platform waiting area at Kita-Senju Station, Adachi Ward, Tokyo.

Where can I watch videos about this project?

Videos are available on Tobu Railway's official YouTube channel and Instagram account.

Where is Mokurock manufactured?

It is produced at Resource Forest's factory in Higashihata Village, Fukuoka Prefecture.

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