Inside a glass display case in the luxurious setting of a Ginza showroom stands what looks like part of a severed tree trunk, roughly 80 centimeters in height. To the untutored eye it looks like ...

Scouting Report: Less smokey and more of a subtle fragrance, this Japanese incense has (almost) completely taken the place of candles in my home. When I think of incense, I picture foggy college dorm ...

Ever since incense first arrived in Japan in the sixth century, around the same time as Buddhism, the “way of incense," or kodo has become increasingly refined. It’s a fascinating aspect of local ...

With crinkled noses and uncharacteristic focus, my two young daughters slowly and silently stir the contents of small bowls clasped in their hands. It’s not cake mixture, nor is it a bright gloopy ...

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

Incense smoke is a fabric of Japanese traditional ceremonies, so ubiquitous it’s often overlooked. Incense listening is an exercise that focuses on the sensory ambience incense’s delicate aromas ...

The first products to be sold by À La are incense sticks and potpourri made with generations of know-how. By Rachel Felder Incense sticks and potpourri, made by Japanese specialists using ...

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Incense are often overshadowed by luxury candles when it comes to fragrance gifts for the holidays. But the truth is that incense can be just as splendid as their wax-and-wick counterparts. Throughout ...

The Japanese store and restaurant Ogata Paris offers custom aromatic blends. At Ogata Paris, juniper berries are added to a custom blend.Credit...Matthew Avignone Supported by By Ellie Pithers ...