Small incense ball - Ogatama

Japanese: 小香玉 - おがたま
Small incense ball - Ogatama

…At shrines, evergreen trees that do not lose their leaves even in winter are planted as symbols of vitality, and this species is one of the most representative. It was probably popular for its straight trunk, the fragrant flowers, and the large red seeds (which are said to have been called ogatama). It is also used for medicinal purposes, and its wood is used for alcove pillars, etc. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Xiaoxiangyoku" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…神社では,冬も葉を落とさない常緑樹が生命力の象徴として植えられるが,本種はその代表種の一つである。まっすぐに伸び上がる幹,花の香り,大きな紅色の種子(これを小香玉(おがたま)と呼んだともいわれる)等が好まれたのだろう。その他,薬用にも使われ,材は床柱等に利用される。…

※「小香玉」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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