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 ...

Kyara, Rakoku, Manaban, Manaka, Sumotara, Sasora… I heard the names being repeated as I arrived. Armed with an address and a pair of socks I headed to my destination on the fifth floor of a building ...

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 ...

On hearing we were planning a trip to Japan, a photographer friend of my husband told us we must visit a small incense shop in Kyoto. Forget Nijojo Castle, the Golden Pavilion or Fushimi Inari Shrine; ...