The tree’s name is Kusu of Hongo Yumicho (本郷弓町のクス; Hongo Yumicho no Kusu in Japanese) and it is estimated to be over 600 years old.

Camphor, a white, crystalline substance derived from the wood of the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora), has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and skincare due to its soothing ...

Camphor, a compound traditionally known for its strong, aromatic scent, is often used in a variety of cultural and culinary applications, including in desserts. In many parts of the world ...