Japanese incense
Dear Awaji Koshi incense lovers,
We hope to be able to sell new Japanese incense again soon (October 2024).
We would love to hear which scents are your favorites. [email protected]
Thank you in advance for your responses!
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Japanese incense from Awaji Koshi is made from 100% natural raw materials. The scents are subtle and remain in the room where the incense is burned for a long time.
The Awaji Island kohshi range consists of the following series:
Unlike incense from India, Japanese incense is not made from a bamboo stick as a base but consists entirely of the natural raw materials of the incense itself. This allows the incense to burn completely and also shows the excellent quality of this handmade incense.
In this video you can take a look inside the factory where Awaji Kohshi incense is made.
History of incense
In Japan, incense has played an important role in the daily life and culture of the Japanese for centuries.
Incense was originally used in temples to honor the gods.
In Japan, incense is still used during religious rituals and in the cemetery to honor the deceased.
About 70% of all Japanese incense is made on the Japanese island of Awaji.
Watch here for a video on how Awaji incense can be used for a ceremony at the cemetery.
Uses of Japanese Incense
Nowadays, incense is used in the Western world for meditation, better concentration, relaxation and to create a relaxed atmosphere. Also in the office, practice for reiki, acupuncture, shiatsu, beauty salons or in restaurants, the incense of Awaji Island koh-shi can be used well.
We just received a beautiful video from our Japanese supplier from Japan. Here you can see on which occasions you can use this wonderful Awaji incense.
