Aroma Space Design
Research
Developing more trustworthy and quality services
@aroma continues to research and develop greater essential oil functionality and effective diffusion systems through industry-academia partnerships. We employ the results of this research to develop better products and services, some of which have already debuted.
Research and development summary
Basic research and development
- 1. Research and study on essential oils and aromatherapy culture
- 2. Research on essential oils
- 3. Research on diffusers
- 4. Technical research and development related to diffusers
Applied research and development
- 1. Measurement, evaluation, and analysis on the use of essential oils
- 2. Applied technology development on aroma-related hardware and software
- 3. Research and development related to methods for designing and constructing aroma spaces
- 4. Development of new diffuser-related systems
New product/service development
- 1. Development of leading-edge diffusers
- 2. Development of engineering technology for aroma spaces
- 3. Development of new aroma space services
- 4. Development of essential oil blends
Joint R&D and product development
We partner with corporations who seek alliances and new services based on our expertise and knowledge of aromas.
- * We develop new products and services in partnership with companies in other fields.
- * We conduct joint product development with various corporations.
Research results
@aroma conducts questionnaire-based surveys and research on various topics in collaboration with academia and the industry. All results are released to the public.
Questionnaires
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Satisfaction survey of spaces featuring natural aroma diffused into the air
(PDF: 307 kb)July 2023
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Awareness survey on facilities and stores that feature aroma-oil scenting applications (PDF: 771 kb)
January 2022
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Survey on the impression of natural scents in commercial facilities
(PDF: 169 kb)June 2011
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Consumer opinion survey on natural scents in spaces (PDF: 34 kb)
October 2008
Reports
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Effect of natural aroma diffused at a nursery school during the COVID pandemic (PDF: 268 kb)
November 2020 Joint survey with Hibino Sekkei and University of Fukui
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Joint development of the Clear Forest series of products, which include NO2-reducing Todo fir oil (PDF: 363 kb)
October 2014 Joint research conducted with S.T. Corporation
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Verification experiment on antibacterial and antiviral benefits of Clean Air series of products [PDF: 193 kb]
June 2013
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Clinical trial regarding aroma’s impact on sleeping disorders (PDF: 159 kb)
July 2012 Joint research with Medical MR Center, Meiji University of Integrative Medicine
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Demonstration experiment on the energy saving benefits of natural aromas in office spaces (PDF: 190 kb)
December 2009 Joint research with the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo, and Kokuyo Co., Ltd.’s RDI Center
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Research on scent substances activating cognitive functions
(PDF: 240 kb)May 2006 Joint research conducted with the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kinki University
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Research on the therapeutic benefits of stimulating the sense of touch and smell
(PDF: 60 kb)2002 Joint research with the Clinical Medicine and Engineering Research Dept., IDAC, Tohoku University
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