Unlike the tea-ceremony and flower-arranging arts, kou-dou did not become part of "popular" culture in modern Japan, mainly because of the rarity and expense of the incense. So this is a very special ...

Founded in 1893, Japanese incense maker Kunjudo has been built a reputation for combining the traditional incense manufacturing history of Awaji Island with creative modern twists. One of the most ...

Little can compare with the poetry and purity of Japanese incense, but Lisn is in a category of its own. The sticks are grouped in clear glass holders into colours and scents – floral, citrus ...

I wished he’d given me a little more detail. What he had in fact given me was an invitation to the world of Japanese traditional incense. The way of incense The history of Japanese refinement arts ...

An incense ceremony class for Chinese journalists was held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on November 28. For the event, 25 journalists were invited to take a closer look at the incense culture.

March 18, 2025 Robb Recommends: The New Incense Line That Blends Japanese Craft With French Perfumery It's hard not to admire how sophisticated, aromatic, and beautifully packaged this luxury ...