Incense was first brought to Japan in the 6th Century by Buddhist monks.  The delicate scents of koh ( the Japanese word for incense) had their origin in secret recipes passed down through the ages.  If you have never tried Japanese incense we hope you will give it a try.  We only carry the finest quality Japanese incense made by the top incense blenders.

Originally Japanese incense stick was notify by the Japane nobility, and this is when the pastime of takimono was born.  Takimono is where a mixture of aromatic substances are burnt and this practice eventually lead to Japanese incense sticks playing a vital role in Japane court.

Traditionnaly, Japanese incense sticks were made from different types of fragrant wood.  These woods wew mainly Agarwood or Sandalwood and are unique to Japanese incense sticks.

What makes these types of wood so suitable is that they secrete a resin that is specific to the aroma of a Japanese incense stick.  The unique aromas, ranging from bitter and sweet to salty and sour, are what sets Japanese incense sticks apart from others.  The variety of smells means there is an aroma to suit everyone.

The contemporary uses of Japanese sticks have led to modern smells being welcomed into the ranks of Japanese incense sticks, such as Plum, Pine, Lavender and Cherry blossom.J

If you have never tried Japanese incense we hope you will give it a try. We only carry the finest quality Japanese incense made by the top incense blenders.