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Old Sakai Harbor flourished as an international trading city from the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In addition to various commodities, precious aromatic woods and medicinal herbs were traded here and were introduced to the population through the cultured people of the time. The culture of incense continues to evolve as a local industry in Sakai, adding color to our daily lives. Come and find your own personal fragrance. [Itinerary] 1. Introduction to Sakai and the history of incense, 2. Introduction to the incense guessing game Kumiko. 3. Making scented sachets: Select your preferred incense from among flowery, fruity, and other types, and make a scented sachet. 4. Making inko (stamped incense) with the same ingredients used for incense. *You will make several types of small bits of incense in the shapes of cherry or plum blossoms, autumn leaves, hearts, etc.
Enjoy Kumiko (incense guessing game), scented sachet-making, and stamped incense-making
You can also have fun with a beginner's round of Kumiko (incense guessing game)
Make a scented sachet to suit your own tastes
Select from among several types of incense and patterns on the bags to make a personalized scented sachet (image)
You can make your inko stamped incense in the shape of flowers and beloved characters as well
This basic information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change.
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