積み木を選ぶとき、 「木の積み木なら、どれも同じじゃないの？」 と思ったことはありませんか？ 実は、木にはたくさんの種類があり、木の種類によって、重さや硬さ、手触り、香り、木目などが違います。 「つみきーずのつみき」にも、国産の杉と檜（ヒノキ）を使った商品があります。 では、杉と檜では、いったい何が違うのでしょうか？ 今回は、積み木をもっと楽しむために、身近な2種類の木材を比べてみたいと思います。

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Hello, this is "Tsumiki-zu no Mori". This is the final installment of our factory tour series! In previous installments, we've seen the processes of cutting wood, shaping it, and rounding the corners. And this time, we'll introduce the final finishing...

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Hello, this is Mori from Tsumiki-zu. In our previous factory tour (Part 1), we introduced the process of how wood is processed into building blocks. This time, the theme is the finishing process, which greatly influences the **"safety" and "feel"**...

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"How are building blocks made?" This time, we'd like to give you a sneak peek into how Tsumikids blocks are made! Actually, making building blocks isn't just about "cutting wood." There are many small, unseen innovations to ensure children can...

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