TOKYO -- Furniture prices in Japan have been on the rise recently, with industry watchers pointing to the growing popularity of domestically made whisky and its aging casks as contributing to a shortage of timber.
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Furniture vs. whisky barrels in Japan's tight lumber market
Timber and transport prices have jumped sharply over past few years
Walnut is among the go-to varieties for tables among furniture makers, chosen for its hardness and material quality. (Photo by Miki Nose)
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