You've heard of "chado" (the way of tea) and "kado" (ikebana), but have you heard of "kodo" -- the way of smelling?
I experienced my first "aroma ceremony" when I was up at the temple talking to Mr. Norimi, the Buddhist priest on our island.
Mr. Norimi had asked that question that all foreigners fear someone, someday will ask them: "What exactly is potpourri?"
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