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 ...

Many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for Obon. A Japanese Buddhist custom, 盆 Bon (or お盆 Obon) takes place for three days in the middle of August, at ...

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 ...

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 ...

The first branch of Kungyokudo, Japan’s oldest incense supplier, opened near Tokyo Station on April 26, and despite how it might appear on paper, it’s a very good fit. The brightly lit Tokyo flagship ...

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.

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 ...

Let the Incense Breeze Soothe Your Soul. Incvee launches premium incense collections from Japan, India, and China, offering high-quality, eco-friendly aromas to enhance relaxation and well-being. PICO ...