Incense Stick

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Incense is natural aromatic material, like tree bark or herbs, that releases fragrant smoke when burned. Today, it can be either all-natural or manufactured.

The Japanese word for incense is ko (香). The same kanji is used for the word translated as smell or fragrance, kaori (香り).

Incense was introduced to Japan via China. Shortly after its arrival, the fragrant perfume became immensely popular. Specialist manufacturers started to create their own incense, honing and perfecting the already ancient craft. Combining ancient and modern techniques, an industry devoted to high-quality incense using only the best traditional ingredients was born.