Corporate Philosophy

Photos
Left:
The company trademark at the time of its founding
Right:
Founder Kahei Sato
Born January 15, 1889 (Meiji 22)
Celebrated his 77th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary in January 1966 (Showa 41) with his wife, Ai

A Century of Integrity and Commitment

What would you do if you received less change than you were owed after making a purchase? You would likely correct the mistake immediately. But what if you received too much? Naturally, we would return the excess. At Yokohama Lumber, we believe in fair and honest dealings with everyone. No arrogance, no intimidation, just mutual respect. Adopting an attitude of "we're doing you a favor by selling" or "we're doing you a favor by buying" does not foster lasting relationships. Our unwavering commitment to honesty and integrity has shaped our 100-year history.

Our original trademark, designed at the time of our founding, symbolized logs (〇), square lumber (□), and planks (―). At the same time, it embodied our founding principles of "Harmony," "Integrity," and "Honesty." This spirit has guided our small family-run business as we earned the trust of many overseas partners while consistently supplying quality products to our valued domestic customers. It is not only our management who have passed down these principles over generations, but also every employee's dedication that has sustained our company.

After World War II, we established Yokohama Lumber Co., Ltd. as a corporation and acquired land near Yokohama Station. While this property now serves as a rental asset supporting our business, its origin lies in our lumber trade. Even after relocating our office to Tokyo, we have retained the name "Yokohama Lumber" and its nickname, "Yokomoku," as a tribute to our predecessors and the suppliers and customers who have supported us.

Guided by these principles, we remain committed to fair and honest transactions, continuing to be a trusted partner for customers both in Japan and abroad.