OtaKaraya Senkawa Station Front Store Temporarily Strengthens Appraisal System for Fragrant Woods and Driftwoods

The "OtaKaraya Senkawa Station Front Store" will implement a **strengthened appraisal system for fragrant woods and driftwoods for a limited time from Saturday, March 28, 2026, to Thursday, April 30, 2026**.

This initiative aims to enhance appraisal reception for **fragrant woods (such as Jinko, Kyara, and Byakudan) and driftwoods**, for which consultation opportunities have been limited at the store, thereby expanding opportunities to confirm the value of stored natural materials.
This is being implemented as a **new initiative to expand the scope of対応 to include stored items of natural materials, which are difficult to assess**, in addition to traditional items like brand-name goods, precious metals, and watches.


■ Background of Implementation

Fragrant woods have been deeply intertwined with Kodo (incense ceremony) and Buddhist culture in Japan since ancient times. Cultural Affairs Agency research materials organize the properties and historical positioning of fragrant woods such as **Kyara, Jinko, and Byakudan**. The Kyoto National Museum also introduces how fragrant woods have been valued in Japanese culture since the introduction of Buddhism. Furthermore, Cultural Affairs Agency materials mention that Jinko trees are **subject to CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)**, indicating that the field of fragrant woods requires specialized verification not only in terms of cultural background but also in terms of distribution.

On the other hand, driftwoods are sometimes utilized as materials in contemporary art and spatial design. A special exhibition at WHAT MUSEUM featured **works expressing living creatures using driftwood**, and Benesse Art Site Naoshima also showcases **works using driftwood from the Seto Inland Sea**. Against this backdrop, driftwood is sometimes viewed not merely as flotsam but as a **natural material that can be subject to appraisal based on its form and condition**.

Cross One Co., Ltd., based on these cultural and material backgrounds, has decided to **temporarily strengthen appraisal reception for fragrant woods and driftwoods, which are generally difficult to assess**.


■ Outline of Measures

Under this initiative, appraisal support will be strengthened as follows:

* Strengthening appraisal consultation reception for fragrant woods (Jinko, Kyara, Byakudan, etc.)
* Appraisal consultation support for driftwoods, considering their form and condition
* Free appraisal fees
* In-store purchase upon successful appraisal

* Items may be excluded from handling depending on laws, origin, condition, contents verification, etc.
* For fragrant woods, material identification and verification of distribution conditions may be required.


■ Implementation Period

**Saturday, March 28, 2026 – Thursday, April 30, 2026**


■ Future Development

As part of its community-based appraisal service, Cross One Co., Ltd. is gradually expanding its appraisal support to include **stored items and natural material items that are generally difficult to assess**, in addition to its traditional main product categories.
Going forward, we will continue to expand our appraisal対象 fields and strengthen our consultation functions, taking into account market trends and consultation needs, aiming to become an easily accessible appraisal point for local customers.


【Store Overview】

**Store Name**: OtaKaraya Senkawa Station Front Store
**Location**: 2-38-16 Chihaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
**Items Handled**: Brand watches, precious...