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Wood scent guide book
Kohitsu - wood scent stick
The wood has the freshest and strongest scent the moment it's just been shaved.
KiKiKi is a tool that you can use whenever you want to enjoy
the scent of freshly to refresh or to relax.
We named the wood stick that looks like a pencil as a "Kohitsu".
Try to find your favourite scent.
feature
The wood from this tree has been used since ancient times to build shrines and temples. It has a strong resistance to moisture and beautiful texture.
HINOKI（coniferous tree）
Japanese cypress
scent
HINOKI carries the cool scent of pure forest air.
time
To start the day, or for a pick-me-up at work, or to concentrate on what's important.
scent
SUGI wood has a slightly sweet woody scent, to relax your body and mind.
time
To relax during a tea break, after a meal, or at bedtime.
feature
The wood from this tree is a constant in Japanese life, as it is among the most well-loved of building, ship and sake cask materials.
SUGI（coniferous tree）
Japanese cedar
feature
This wood is used to safeguard a home against bacteria or pests.
HIBA（coniferous tree）
Hiba arbovitae
scent
HIBA wood has a spicy unique scent, to ease your emotion, like a therapeutic walk in the forest.
time
To cheer and refresh both mind and body ; for inspiration and energy.
scent
NEZUMISASHI wood has a refreshing fragrance reminiscent of citrus fruits that relaxes your mood.
time
When you wake up, change your mood between work, or want to concentrate.
feature
The wood from this tree has been very useful for outdoor use as agricultural and basket materials because of the resistant to water and moisture, and has bending strength.
NEZUMISASHI（coniferous tree）
Japanese juniper
feature
The wood from this tree has been used since ancient times to build statues of Buddha and furniture in Japan.
KUSUNOKI（broad leaf tree）
Japanese camphor tree
scent
KUSUNIKI wood has a brisk sharp refreshing scent, to wake you up your body and mind.
time
For a pick-me-up at work, to get inspiration and imagination.
scent
MOMI has a refreshing slightly citrus aroma, to calm the mind.
time
To relax at bedtime, after sports, for motivation, or to settle one's mood.
feature
This wood has been used for kitchen utensils and fittings, tea chests, rice chests, and other household items in Japan.
MOMI（coniferous tree）
Japanese fir
feature
This wood has been used for Buddhist altar fittings, house fittings, and as a base for lacquer wear in Japan.
TSUGA（coniferous tree）
Japanese hemlock
scent
TSUGA wood has a warm sweet woody scent, to relax and calm the mind.
time
To relax after meal, or during a tea break, or at bedtime.
scent
YAKUSIGI wood has a slightly stronger warm woody scent than general cedar wood because of its resin.
time
To relax after meal, or during a tea break, or at bedtime.
feature
A precious rare wood which grows in natural forest on Yakushima island. Currently, logging is prohibited. The wood has been used to make furniture, house fittings, and decorative objects.
YAKUSUGI（coniferous tree）
Yaku island special cedar
feature
A precious cypress wood which grows at Kiso area in Japan. The wood has been used in shrines and temples, chopsticks, and bentwood materials.
KISOHINOKI（coniferous tree）
Kiso special cypress
scent
KISOHINOKI wood has clear fresh scent.
time
To start the day, or for a pick-me-up at work, or to concentrate what's important.
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