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The Scents and Tastes of Early Summer in Japan

Life in Japan – Issue 030

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Jun 13, 2026
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I have written several times in my articles and Notes about incense in Japan. I have introduced incense for enjoying fragrance, scents used to change one’s mood or the atmosphere of a space, and the story of how fragrant wood first drifted ashore on Awaji Island.

In Japan, there are incense sticks made for enjoying scent. There are also incense sticks of…

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