It's now a comfortable season.

We are increasingly seeing praying mantises in the fields and mountains of Suzu, and we can sense the signs of autumn in the movements of insects.



Recently, I have been going into the mountains to collect Kuromoji.

Kuromoji (black letters) is known as a high-quality toothpick that is served with Japanese sweets.

It is said to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and to be effective in relieving gastrointestinal disorders and skin problems, and in Suzu it is often drunk as tea.

When you snap off a branch, the tree gives off a soft, elegant, and wonderful scent, reminiscent of flowers and citrus fruits.

We are diligently collecting materials to develop new fragrance ingredients.



Kobayashi from the agricultural team silently harvests Kuromoji in the quiet mountains.

Being able to feel close to Kuromoji like this is one of the great things about Suzu, where the forests are so close by.

A fragrance nurtured by the rich nature of the Noto Peninsula. What kind of fragrance will it be?