A timeless facade, built on a thousand years of craftsmanship

Mino-yaki ceramics have a history of more than 1,300 years and are officially designated a Traditional Craft by the Japanese government. Chōkō Tōgyō has taken this kiln-firing technique, once reserved for fine tea ware and tableware, and adapted it perfectly for modern exterior tiles. By bringing the wabi-sabi aesthetic of the Japanese tea ceremony to the facade, your home gains more character the longer you live in it.

Artisans precisely mix three shades of deep gray — dark, medium and light — in a perfect 5:9:4 ratio and lay them in a random mesh-backed pattern. In natural light at different times of day, or after a rain shower, the wall reveals remarkably subtle depth and texture. It's a quiet kind of luxury that instantly elevates the entire building.

These tiles are classified as Class BI (porcelain), the top grade with the lowest water absorption (typically under 1%) and the highest firing temperature (over 1,200°C). The catalog specifically rates them "Frost Resistance ◎" — proven even in Japan's coldest regions — so in milder climates they keep the facade looking new for 30 years, saving significantly on exterior cleaning and maintenance.

The 45 Nichokake Flanca series uses the classic nichokake proportions of Japanese architecture to create refined lines. Supplied on mesh backing, it keeps the fine detail of small tiles while making on-site installation much faster and more even.