What is Japan's traditional color "Kara-iro"?
It is an evergreen tall tree of the genus Agaricaceae, which is native to subtropical Asia, and is one of the representative fragrant trees, the ``Agarwood''. Because it is hard, heavy, and sinks without sinking, the highest quality of the agarwood trees is known as Kyara, and the deep yellow-brown color associated with this color is Kyara. The origin of the word ``Kyara'' is from the Sanskrit word kalaguru, which means black agarwood. Today, it is so valuable that almost all species of the genus Agarwood are listed as Class 2 Rare Items by CITES.
Karairo = Charairo
Kyara is one of the highest quality agarwood incense, and it is said to be prized as a famous incense because it emits a strong aroma when put on fire. ``Karairo'' is read as ``Charairo''.
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