Experiences – Life – Inspiration 🇨🇭🇯🇵

As the warmth of spring begins to creep into Japan, so do the dreaded mosquitoes. Despite summer not yet officially arriving, these tiny pests waste no time in making their presence known.

It’s astonishing how swiftly they can strike, especially for someone like me with seemingly irresistible blood. Rather than douse myself in repellents, I opt for a different solution: a mosquito coil.

Last year, during the renovation of our home, I stumbled upon this mosquito coil in our old factory nearby. Now, it’s become my trusty companion, allowing me to keep a watchful eye on Chappie, our beagle puppy, while he frolics around.

As I sit down to pen today’s musings, I find myself drawn to the topic of mosquito coils. I’ve used them sporadically in Greece, Thailand, and more consistently since last year here in Japan.

My curiosity leads me to ponder the origins of these mosquito coils. Did you know that they were first invented in Japan by Ushikubo Kihei during the late 19th century? I certainly didn’t, until today. Ushikubo crafted the inaugural spiral-shaped incense coil, blending pyrethrum powder with other natural ingredients. This innovation revolutionized mosquito control worldwide.

In the quiet glow of the coil, I find myself chuckling at the irony of it all. Who would have thought that I’d be relying on a Japanese invention, unaware of its origin, while now residing in Japan myself? It’s a delightful twist in the story of everyday life, a reminder of the unexpected surprises waiting to be discovered, even in the simplest of objects.

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