Of all the materials that go in fragrances, vanilla is the most liked globally. Vanilla is an aphrodisiac. Gardenias are the number one favorite flower in Japan. Scientists believe that smell and memory are so closely linked because the brain allows olfactory signals very quickly. Experts say the memories associated with smells tend to be older and very vivid when it happens.
TANKA is a romantic Japanese poetic form that originated in the Japanese Imperial Court, where men and women engaged in courtship would exchange tanka. The form was created 1,200 years ago. Like haiku, it's written in a succinct manner in 31 syllables (5/7/5/7/7) OR LESS in a short/long/short/long/long format because Japanese and English syllables are different. Personification, metaphor, simile are permitted in Tanka. Capitalization and punctuation should only be used when necessary. No end rhymes. click here if you want to see modern tanka examples -- click here if you want to read free online tanka book -- click here to read Tanka Society of America


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