Hello, I’m Yachirin.Today, I’d like to speak a little more earnestly—about three subtle sensibilities deeply woven into Japanese culture: scent, ma (space), and tactile presence. ■ The Idea of “Listening” to Fragrance — Kōdō and the Intelligence of Silence In the West, one smells fragrance.But in Japan, we “listen to incense” (kō o kiku).It’s a