Nippon Kodo’s products have unique fragrances. These fragrances come from tying together closely guarded preparation skills that are more than 400 years old with the sensitivities of modern perfumers. We inherited our skills through writings on the mixture of aromatic woods by Takai Juemon, an incense preparer who supplied the Emperor of Japan in the Japan’s Tensho era (late 16th century). Perfumers with Japan’s best noses & instincts interpret & evolve that tradition to create exquisite fragrances. No bamboo core, clean burning, pure scent Box includes 40 sticks & a mini ceramic holder Beautiful package, perfect for a small gift For meditation, relaxation, stress reduction, massaging, reading, yoga, bathing Less smoke when burning Kayuragi Incense Nippon Kodo Japanese