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Japanese Room Spray "REFRESHER MIST HINOKI"

Japanese Room Spray "REFRESHER MIST HINOKI"

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Elevate your home with the luxurious scent of REFRESHER MIST HINOKI, a natural fragrance spray that blends the timeless elegance of Japanese hinoki with geranium, iris, and sandalwood for added depth. Infused with Mie Prefecture's hinoki oil, known for its calming and antibacterial properties, this mist gently envelops your room or linens in a serene aroma. The sleek square bottle with a wooden cap adds sophistication to any space. Crafted with natural, sugarcane-derived alcohol, it ensures a soft, lingering scent. Perfect for relaxation or gifting, REFRESHER MIST HINOKI transforms your surroundings into a haven of tranquility and refined fragrance.

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A Hinoki wood incense stick placed on a side table in a Japandi-style bedroom for ultimate relaxation.

The Art of Japanese Incense: Discovering the Way of Fragrance and Its Timeless Elegance

The Japanese incense culture is celebrated as a refined and profound art form with a history spanning over a thousand years. At its heart lies Kōdō, the "Way of Fragrance," a uniquely Japanese tradition that transcends simply smelling incense. Instead, it emphasizes the act of "listening" to fragrance, fostering a spiritual connection through scent. Within Kōdō, practices such as Monkō (appreciating the fragrance of aromatic wood) and Kumikō (distinguishing different scents) offer ways to experience the essence of incense deeply. Through these rituals, participants connect with nature and attain inner tranquility.

The world of incense encompasses various forms, including stick incense, which uses fire, and zukō, a powdered incense enjoyed without burning. Fragrances derived from natural aromatic woods are especially prized, offering a sense of elegance and profound relaxation. In modern times, incense has found its place in everyday life, enhancing moments of relaxation and serving as a gesture of hospitality for guests. The soothing presence of fragrance enriches daily living with comfort and serenity.

Japanese Hinoki and Hiba Fragrance Room Spray

KITOWA: Japan's First Maison Fragrance Brand Inspired by the Essence of Nature

KITOWA is Japan's first maison fragrance brand, rooted in over 450 years of tradition in incense craftsmanship. It bridges time-honored techniques and the heritage of fragrance culture with a modern sensibility. Centered on the theme of harmony with Japan’s natural landscapes, KITOWA offers a unique range of products crafted with natural oils derived from Japanese trees such as hinoki (Japanese cypress), hiba (Japanese arborvitae), and kusunoki (camphor tree).

The brand's signature fragrances highlight the distinctive scents of locally sourced woods, including hinoki from Mie Prefecture, hiba from Aomori Prefecture, and kusunoki from Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Each fragrance enhances the natural essence of these woods, offering calming and restorative properties ideal for relaxation, meditation, and yoga. KITOWA’s incense sticks, in particular, stand out for their commitment to natural ingredients and their dye-free purity. Their elegant aroma blends hinoki with geranium and iris, enriched with sandalwood for added depth and sophistication.

Japanese A INCENSE STICKS and A Plate on A Grey Table

The Perfect Gift for Relaxation and Sophistication

Ideal for enjoying quiet moments in the living room or seeking a soothing sense of relaxation in the bedroom, this item seamlessly complements traditional Japanese cultural settings such as tea ceremonies or calligraphy. It enriches the atmosphere with an air of sophistication and elegance. Additionally, it serves as a perfect gift, offering a heartfelt gesture of hospitality or gratitude to someone special.

KITOWA Japanese incense sticks with hinoki (Japanese cypress) scent in a box.

KITOWA

KITOWA, the first maison fragrance brand in Japan, was founded in 2018, blending traditional Japanese wooden natural oils with perfume-grade fragrances. Rooted in the rich heritage of Nippon Kodo, a fragrance company with a 450-year history, KITOWA preserves Japanese scent culture while sharing it globally. KITOWA's MADE IN JAPAN fragrances captivate markets at home and abroad by offering an elegant olfactory journey through Japan's natural landscapes.

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