Fragrance of Japanese Aesthetics: Kanakuma Perfume to Release New '08 MATCHA' from 'JAPAN COLLECTION' on April 29, 2026

## Reinterpreting Japanese Aesthetics into Scent: New Fragrance '08 MATCHA' Arrives April 29, 2026

Kanakuma Perfume, with its studio nestled at the southern foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, will release '08 MATCHA' on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. This new addition belongs to the 'JAPAN COLLECTION,' a fragrance series that captures Japanese culture, scenery, and aesthetics. Notably, the 'Kanakuma Perfume JAPAN COLLECTION' was awarded a Gold Medal in the 2nd term of OMOTENASHI Selection 2025.

### Capturing the Silence of the Tea Room and the Depth of Matcha
'08 MATCHA' is inspired by matcha, a symbol of Japanese traditional culture. It aims to express the tranquility of a tea room and the soft, profound aroma of matcha tea. The scent begins with a refreshing watery green sensation, transitions into a calm and settled depth, and leaves a quiet lingering trail.

Kanakuma Perfume has consistently crafted gentle and soft fragrances that align with the Japanese climate and lifestyle amidst the nature of Yatsugatake. This new work was born with the goal of being a scent that can be used naturally in daily life, helping to settle the mind when worn.

### A Scent Reflecting Japanese Spirit and Space
Rather than a direct reproduction of a matcha tea smell, this fragrance depicts the atmosphere of the tea room, the dignified composure, and the soft afterglow of the experience.

**Fragrance Notes:**
- **TOP:** Bergamot, Grapefruit, Leafy Green
- **MID:** Hay, Mate, Jasmine, Muguet
- **LAST:** Musk, Amber, Balsam, Iris, Vanilla, Patchouli

The top notes bring cleanliness and a light impression. The middle notes of hay, mate, jasmine, and lily of the valley create a peaceful depth reminiscent of matcha. Finally, the base of musk, amber, balsam, iris, vanilla, and patchouli melts together into a gentle and quiet resonance.

### About JAPAN COLLECTION
The concept of the 'JAPAN COLLECTION' is 'To make a moment eternal. Wearing the beauty of the floating world.' It is a series that expresses the changing seasons and human emotions depicted in Ukiyo-e through fragrance. With '08 MATCHA,' Kanakuma Perfume hopes to provide a sense of stillness and 'blank space' within a busy daily life.