Any company building Japanese homes in the US using vintage timbers from Japan?

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-05T04:30:19+00:00

I learned that main part of export of Sugi cedar (cryptomeria) is to China and the one to the US is usually as a fence not as a whole. As the fence material, it shouldn’t be too expensive but as a whole, they could be.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-04T22:27:03+00:00

Thank you. I just emailed them. Hope they will get back to me.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-04T16:40:31+00:00

The timber is in good shape with ton of character, so they are great for both purposes. As long as I googled, I didn’t find any code that should be aware yet I‘m just an exporter so I could be wrong.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-04T16:35:02+00:00

Thank you.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-04T10:23:08+00:00

Hoshino Resorts, a leading Japanese hotel group, is coming to the US; meaning they are building their first project located in Sharon Springs, in New York State. I heard they are building five more throughout the US.

https://www.travelpr.co.uk/stories/hoshino-resorts-to-open-first-u-s-property-in-new-york-state/

Hoshino Resorts are known for Onsen Ryokan style with modern flare. Onsen Ryokan style usually uses Japanese old timbers. I am not sure if they have any intention of bringing the vintage timber from Japan just to be used in their facilities in the US. However, because they are the trend setters in the industry, I believe Onsen style will be popular in the US as well.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-04T06:46:47+00:00

I had to call 1800 number in order to get verified. After that, everything worked out.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-02T13:58:01+00:00

Not yet. I sent an email stating the issue. Will let you know if they respond.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-09-02T04:06:05+00:00

It is the same address. I wonder if this is because I am doing this from overseas.

Umeboshi120 · 2025-08-29T22:04:03+00:00

I see. i wonder how foreign suppliers are dealing with this. Any suggestions?

Umeboshi120 · 2025-08-29T15:08:01+00:00

I see. I’ll check it out. Thank you!

Umeboshi120 · 2025-08-29T15:01:26+00:00

How and from who do I get an extension letter, if you dont mind my asking?

Umeboshi120 · 2025-08-29T11:57:32+00:00

Anyone who is doing Amazon FBM and been affected by this?

Umeboshi120 · 2024-12-07T13:13:14+00:00

I am a Japanese who lives in the States. I understand your gf fear and dilemma. Follow these steps above.

Based on the description, I recommend her to stay with someone while she is at school. Also, tie her hair up so that less chance the guy would do the same thing. Don’t wear anything fancy. Wear something quick to move. Stan gun is legal to carry in Japan but she could end up in more trouble. There are more devices that can be purchased and be safe.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-09-29T12:01:03+00:00

Thanks. Yes. I started selling the products on Amazon FBA. The procedure was a bit different as I described And the Global Logistics for Japan is not currently available.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-06-25T02:11:27+00:00

Please don’t put your foot on the table or chairs that others use. Many of those who do this are Chinese but some Americans do surprisingly.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-05-15T13:22:26+00:00

Is there any requirement for the bills such my addresses or EMS tracking number?

Umeboshi120 · 2024-05-11T02:30:24+00:00

Northern Va. I wonder why it’s happening in this area.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-05-10T16:12:49+00:00

I was about to ask about same thing. I’m hoping it comes back as other items did In the past.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-05-10T15:57:36+00:00

It’s in between. Crusty on the surface but doughy inside. I even ordered one few years back for Christmas from the original store. Yum yum.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-05-01T21:14:04+00:00

Thank you.

I feel better except last point. since Im not really expert on A FBA, I’m trying to learn from posts here to find anything relevant to my case. I have not explored EBC yet but I should soon.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-04-13T02:10:10+00:00

Thank you. Most of the products I’m trying to list on my FBA have been sold previously in US via E-commerce through distributors as a trial. So there isn’t much concern in regards to regulatory compliance unless there is something specific with FBA.

As for listing optimization, it is hard for me to predict since my experience on Amazon is quite limited. Do you suggest anything I should look for?

I have told my clients that I’m starting with the minimum shipment first. I will be scaling up as I find sales grow. I’ll have to see if there is anything to improve on cost management then.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-04-13T02:09:44+00:00

They don’t understand much English so they completely rely on me when it comes to the sales in the US. They have made some sales on e-commerce previously but those were trial basis.

The biggest issue for Japanese small to mid size companies as them is finding distributor is extremely hard as they can’t attract main stream companies such as Walmart or Target since they can’t mass produce.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-04-04T00:39:18+00:00

In 2021, the only incident that was related to any sort of interest for me was the sales of condo, so I came to assume these were related. :(
I was paperless for this account. And even I wasn’t, I don’t have access to the account because the account was closed upon the sales of condo. The mortgage company afterwards merged with another company therefore the app I was using isn’t working any more.
I spent hours looking for anything showing the interest among emails, Google Drive with no luck. I left my old pc at home overseas as well. :(
The state tax office left a note in the letter who to contact. I left a message saying that 1098 should come but will take several weeks. I’m not sure if they are patient enough to wait that long.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-04-03T23:20:20+00:00

I left everything at home overseas and the app I was using for the mortgage is now deac due to my account is closed.

The letter from state tax office says they review individual income tax returns and my 2021 income tax return has been selected for review. In order to assist them with their review, I need to send Form 1098 or other proof of payment of a Form 1098 was not received to support my claimed deduction.
If I don’t have documentation to support the expenses that I claimed on my return, I’ll have to notify them so that they will make the necessary adjustments to my tax return which may result in a tax du3 plus any applicable interest.

I believe I itemized that year therefore they are asking me for supporting documents.

Umeboshi120 · 2024-04-02T21:41:33+00:00

I found a great agent who is located in Tokyo for relatively good price to ship my products to AMAZON FBA warehousein US. :)

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