Types of Japanese Incense

Japanese incense is a beautiful way to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. It can also be used as a meditation aid, to help you focus and tune into your senses. There are a lot of different types of incense to choose from and each one has a different meaning.

The History of Incense in Japan

In the ancient times, incense was a way to celebrate important occasions in Japan. It was also used as a way to ward off evil spirits. It was a part of religious ceremonies and was even used by the Japanese nobility. It was also used by samurai in their meditation before battle.

Today, Japanese incense is still used for spiritual and religious ceremonies and it is a very important part of their culture. It is known as kodo in Japan and is used alongside other Japanese art forms like the tea ceremony and flower arrangement.

Awaji Island

Awaji is a small island in Hyogo Prefecture that produces 70% of the world’s Japanese incense. It is an ideal place to make incense because of its mild climate and strong west wind that helps the sticks dry quickly. The traditional methods of making incense were first invented on Awaji Island in 1850.

Nippon Kodo

Nippon Kodo is a leading manufacturer of high-quality Japanese incense that has been around for over 400 years. They produce a wide range of incense products and their best-selling product is Morning Star, a daily-use incense that has a powerful aroma of floral essences and fragrant wood.

Shoyeido

Shoyeido is a preferred brand for many Japanese temples and their fragrances are centered around evoke a sense of reverent focus. Their fragrances are subtle and they carefully balance all of their components. Moss Garden is a great example of this style of scent, with sandalwood, benzoin, and a secret blend of spices.

Oedo-Koh Tokyo

Nippon Kodo makes a line of luxury incense called Oedo-Koh that has been inspired by the Edo period, a time when the country was transitioning from the countryside into the city. Each scent is created by skilled artisans to embody the experience of Edo-era Japan.

Yamada-Matsu

Yamada-Matsu is a shop in Kyoto that sells incense and other incense tools. They are a great place to visit when you are in Kyoto. It is an old wooden shop with noren curtains, and you can find a wide selection of incense supplies there to take back home.

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The best Japanese incense is made from pure and natural ingredients. This means that the aroma can be very strong, but it is not as harsh as other incenses that use synthetic ingredients.

This type of incense is usually used for larger spaces, such as a room or church, and it is often produced in a powdered form or in pieces that can be scattered around a space. This is the type of incense that most people associate with Japan.

Koh-shi

The best incense is usually made with a special kind of wood called aloeswood. This is rarer and more expensive than other incense woods, but it is a very high quality wood that is often used to create the most luxurious of incenses.