Traditional incense, also known as Indian incense, is heavy on the fragrance and smoke. Some people swear by it, and in some applications, it can be lovely. But for an everyday burn, it was just ...

Founded in 1893, Japanese incense maker Kunjudo has been built a reputation for combining the traditional incense manufacturing history of Awaji Island with creative modern twists. One of the most ...

The store is beautifully sleek and modern, but the incense-making experience will transport you back to the Heian period (794-1185), as participants are taught how to make inko, a molded incense made ...

Incense listening dates back centuries and involves trying to identify incense by smell alone. The process is as involved as a Japanese tea ceremony and can still be enjoyed in Kyoto.

An art form as old as it is revered, incense is believed to date back as early as the sixth century, arriving hand in hand with Buddhism and its associated rituals and ceremonies.

The sessions, which include an incense ceremony and lecture conducted by Watanabe, take place in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. They are intended to encourage relaxation and reduce stress in attendees and ...