Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), an evergreen conifer used as timber and ornamental tree; also known for producing pollen.
この地域はスギの林が多い。
This area has many cedar forests.
古い家は杉材で作られていることが多い。
Old houses are often made from cedar wood.
春になるとスギの花粉で鼻がむずむずする。
In spring, cedar pollen makes my nose itch.