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Scents?
Originally used for religious ceremonies, incense came to be enjoyed in the daily lives of the upper class during the Heian period.
This gave way for scents to be used on clothes, hair, and rooms of houses. Before long, the scents that were used on clothes became a way of expressing one's self.
This gave way for scents to be used on clothes, hair, and rooms of houses. Before long, the scents that were used on clothes became a way of expressing one's self.
The first incense sticks made in Japan
Initially flourishing as a port city, Sakai handled various goods along with aromatic trees and medicinal plants. This spread the incense culture, and manufacturing techniques have been passed down and protected to this day.
Small, cute, and handmade
You can make the incense into all kinds of cute shapes, like plums, cherry blossoms, maple leaves, hearts, and more. Then, you can take your very own handmade incense home! They make great souvenirs for friends and family♫
Life with scents
The culture evolved with incense being a special product of Sakai, leading to the common usage today. This is a great opportunity for you to find a scent for you and incorporate this into your own lifestyle.