Incense
Founded in 1893, incense maker Kunjudo embodies the rich and constantly evolving incense making tradition of Awaji Island. A highlight of the skilled artisans preserving…
Instant noodle maker Nissin is always happy to share some pretty far-out-there concepts for future releases inspired by their popular Cup Noodle brand. Often Nissin…
Obon and incense in Japan Now that August has arrived, many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for…
Incense is typically something you think of burning in your room to bring a pleasant fragrance to your home, but you can now thanks to…
Japanese creator Michiru (@mitiruxxx) has gained a lot of fans on Twitter for his quirky and cool designs. In the past, Michiru has thought up…
Founded in 1893, incense maker Kunjudo embodies the rich and constantly evolving incense making tradition of Awaji Island. A highlight of the skilled artisans preserving…
What is mizuhiki? apple | © PIXTA Estimated to have been around from as early as the 9th century, the decorative art form of mizuhiki…
You see what looks like a collection of fancy embroidery thread in various appealing colors. © grape SHOP But as you’re admiring them, you can…
Photo by George Lloyd Kyūkyodō (鳩居堂) is a wonderful store that first opened in Kyoto in 1663 and is still run by the Kumagai family to…
The use of incense in Japan is steeped in tradition, but that doesn’t mean renowned makers are afraid to put new twists on their aromas….
Almost two years ago, Kobe Match, a traditional matchmaker founded in 1929, and incense innovator Daihatsu based on Awaji Island, teamed up to release matchstick-style…
Summer is coming. That means long romantic evenings, kakigori for breakfast, lunch AND dinner, and of course, the return of a pest that no one…
The Ranjatai (蘭奢待) is one of Japan’s great hidden national treasures, a priceless piece of aromatic agarwood that is the source of the emperor’s most…
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…
Japan’s Awaji Island holds a rich tradition of crafting some of the most highly praised incense in the country. Founded in 1993, incense maker Kunjudo…