*Note: This book is written entirely in Japanese and is currently available only in the Japanese language edition.

Explore the deep connection between fragrance, aesthetics, and Japanese culture through this stunning full-color visual book. The Scent of Japan offers readers a unique journey from the era of Prince Shōtoku to the present day, illustrating how scents have shaped the Japanese sense of beauty and spirituality across history.

Featuring insightful essays and beautiful photography, this volume explains the cultural and historical background of fragrance in Japan. It also showcases rare incense woods and valuable historical materials from the archives of Nippon Kodo, giving readers an intimate look at Japan’s long-standing tradition of appreciating scent.

Features
• Full-color visual book with essays and photography on fragrance and Japanese aesthetics
• Covers the history of scent in Japan from ancient times through modern culture
• Includes rare incense woods and historical artifacts from the Nippon Kodo collection
• Ideal for readers who can read Japanese or collectors of Japanese cultural works

Product Details
• Title: The Scent of Japan
• Supervising Editor: Nippon Kodo Holdings
• Format: B5 size, 240 pages, full color
• ISBN: 978-4-416-72315-9