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2026-02-07The Art of Listening to Scent: KODO 2026
SILENCE. SCENT. SERENITY.

Rediscover Your Senses through the Ancient Japanese Art of "Listening" to Fragrance.

March 7–15, 2026 in Los Angeles

- Japanese American Culture and Community Center

Listening to Scent – the art of Kōdō is a rare opportunity to experience the Japanese Way of Incense at JACCC in Los Angeles.

A rare opportunity to experience the Japanese Way of Incense in Los Angeles
The Japan–U.S. Kodo Initiative will present “Listening to Scent: The Art of Kōdō Experience” at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) on March 14, and 15, 2026.

About Kōdō – The Japanese Way of Incense
This immersive program introduces Kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense, through a guided workshop, a Genjiko (Genji Incense) game based on The Tale of Genji, and an installation by artist Mari Inagaki. Participants will be invited to “listen” to fragrance as a contemplative, embodied experience.