MCS and the Hidden Costs of Fragrance Pollution in Japan

Fragrance pollution, known as kogai, has become a growing public-health concern in Japan, affecting millions of people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and others who experience adverse health effects from everyday fragranced products.

In this episode, Aaron Goodman speaks with Keiko Fukaya, Professor Emeritus Ryoichi Terada, and Yuri Kitagawa about the rise of fragrance pollution in Japan, its impact on daily life, and the movement to reduce unnecessary chemical exposures.

Topics include:

• Fragrance pollution and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
• Living with MCS in Japan
• Schools, workplaces, and public accessibility
• Environmental justice and social exclusion
• Fragrance microcapsules and laundry products
• Consumer advocacy and public policy
• What other countries can learn from Japan

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