New Build All-Hinoki House in Tsukuba, Ibaraki
This new construction property in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki, is a meticulously crafted all-hinoki (Japanese cypress) house built by Nichiei Shōji, a company with 83 years of local history. The property is located in a designated Type II Height District and Type I Cultural and Educational District. The confirmed measured land area is 168.22 sqm (50.88 tsubo).
Nichiei Shōji constructs every building entirely from hinoki, using the premium wood for corner posts, intermediary posts, and foundations. The company is a "Tosa Timber Partner Enterprise" with Kochi Prefecture, exclusively using carefully selected Tosa-grown hinoki, which has received awards from the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Staff personally inspect the timber from the mountain to the sawmill, and shipment and origin certificates are provided. The roof uses tiles from the renowned Sanshū Mikawa "Tsuruga" manufacturer, which holds a 20% national market share and offers durability of over 100 years, with high resistance to earthquakes and typhoons.
The construction features a rigid floor method (全棟剛床), which eliminates joists, uses thicker subfloor plywood attached directly to beams for greater strength against horizontal forces, and omits diagonal bracing. The exterior walls are treated with "Micro Guard," a hydrophilic coating that creates a thin water film to lift dirt for easy rain wash-off, enhancing stain resistance and durability. The foundation comes with a 20-year ground warranty, with soil bearing capacity tested and reinforced as needed. The house meets Seismic Grade 3 specifications, the highest standard used for critical disaster-response buildings like fire and police stations. Exterior joints use "Platinum Seal" for strong adhesion resistant to rain and moisture, UV fading, cracking, and staining, ensuring a beautiful appearance long-term. Nichiei Shōji was ranked #1 as the most reassuring home builder in the Ibaraki area by Japan Marketing Research.
The area of Tsukuba is famously home to Tsukuba Science City, a planned city dedicated to scientific research and development. A major nearby landmark is the iconic Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC), the operations hub for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), where visitors can learn about Japan's space exploration programs.
