Sharpening your five senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste) is said to have various benefits for your physical and mental health.

In our busy daily lives, we may not often have time to be conscious of our five senses, but on holidays or other times when we have time, it might be a good idea to spend time being conscious of your five senses by immersing yourself in nature and feeling the wind and the smell of the leaves, looking at your favorite paintings or listening to music, or slowly savoring a meal.

Ahead of the release, we are sharing an interview with Makiko Hirohashi, who composed the music for the game. What thoughts did Ms. Hirohashi put into "Aroma 2"? (Speaker: Makiko Hirohashi, Photography: Takaki Hashimoto)

Turning scent fluctuations into music

The gentle aroma of the scent wafts through the air... it's like a magical trip that instantly transports you from reality to another dimension. It's a mysterious elixir that evokes indescribable emotions, forgotten memories, and even unseen scenery... To me, aroma is both magic and elixir.

I don't usually use this elixir (because I have to be in the real world...), so this time I had fun creating it. In order to express the light and dark of the fragrance and the swaying atmosphere through music, I fluctuated the tempo, added "ma", jumped the sound left and right, and also included natural sounds.

Overall, the songs are designed to take you from refreshed to relaxed, and then into a deeper state of rest. I recommend listening to them when you have time to reset, such as before bed or on your days off.

I hope that by the time you finish listening to the album, you will feel as if your mind and body have been reborn.

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Sound Images by Makiko Hirohashi

1.Peppermint ~Exhilarating

A morning filled with light and the chirping of birds... a new day begins. Breathing in the sweet scent of mint, you have a feeling that today will be a good day. Let's start with a bright mood.

2.Bergamot ~Liberation

In the fresh air, you can hear the babbling of the stream. Take a deep breath and refresh your body. As you gently sway, the clear air fills your body. It's as if it's washing away your soul.

3. Chamomile - Relaxation

Sit down in the grassland, surrounded by chamomile flowers. Let yourself be carried away by the gentle breeze and the swaying of the harp, and you will soon find yourself relaxed and ready to release your tension.

4.Tea Tree ~Confidence

When I feel like I'm about to give up, I want to borrow the nostalgic power of the Tea Tree. It makes me feel like there's something strong there, always watching over me, telling me, "It'll be okay."

5.Geranium ~Adjustment

Instead of thinking logically, empty your mind and feel with your heart. Sharpen your senses, look carefully, listen carefully, and be honest with your heart. Then you can regain your natural balance.

6. Benzoin ~Rest

The night deepens, and time passes quietly. It's a special time to appreciate the end of the day while intoxicated by the sweet aroma. I wonder if someone is gazing at the same darkness with the same thoughts. It's a time of rest for adults.

7. Rose ~ Recovery

It's as if you are enveloped in a soft, fluffy paradise. Your soul is purified and you are reborn. Your wounded heart and body slowly return to normal, reviving down to the last cell of your being. May salvation be found in all of us.

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Makiko Hirohashi

Born in Niigata Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Composition at the Kunitachi College of Music. While still a student, he began providing music to artists, and after graduating he worked at the Biosic Environmental Music Laboratory, where he discovered his love for healing music.

With the motto of creating music that makes listeners feel relaxed, they have carved out a unique world with their natural and warm sound.

He has also produced a Relaxing Piano series, and his new and beautiful piano arrangements have been highly praised overseas.

Listen to Aroma 2 here>>>