Nippon Kodo

Nippon Kodo's devotion to making fine Japanese incense follows a long and honored tradition that started more than 400 years ago and can be traced back to Jyuemon Takai, better known as Koju, a skilled artisan in the art and the principal provider of precious rare and exquisite aromas to the Emperor of Japan and his Court.

Many of those pleasing and enduring high-quality Japanese incense fragrances, which the company continues to produce to this day, are based on the original formulas created by Koju and later by Yujiro Kito, who was hailed as the genius of fragrance during the Meiji restoration period in the 19th century.

Choose a variety Free, Pure, Spirit Jewel Traditional Morning Star New Morningstar Long Meditate

Shoyeido

In 1705, Rokubei Moritsune Hata began creating Japanese incense using the methods he learned while working at the Imperial Palace in Kyoto. He utilized the court's secret traditions of blending incense wood that had previously been used exclusively by royalty.

The Hata family continues the legacy left by their innovative creator by offering their unique hand-blended Japanese incense in a variety of styles.