Nippon Kodo – Japanese Incense Since the Edo Period (142)
Nippon Kodo's Japanese incense carries more than four centuries of craft: founded during the Edo period to produce fine incense for the imperial court, the house brings that same dedication to natural ingredients and considered compositions into every collection it makes today.
Natural incense sticks for every mood – the main collections
Nippon Kodo's range covers a wide spectrum, from welcoming everyday blends to refined wellbeing compositions:
Morning Star The most widely known Nippon Kodo series outside Japan. Bamboo-free incense sticks in classic varieties — sandalwood, agarwood, jasmine. Each box includes a small ceramic holder, so everything is ready from the first use.
NK Pure A line for those who appreciate clean, precise natural aromas without added complexity. The blends are restrained and clear — among them a light orange blossom that scents a room with real gentleness.
Naturense Wellbeing blends built around natural essential oils, pairing two plant aromas — lavender and rosemary, for instance — to support relaxed evenings or a more focused start to the day.
Further collections Nippon Kodo regularly introduces new directions: from meditative temple-style incense to lighter everyday sticks, the range continues to grow and is always worth exploring.
How to use and burn Nippon Kodo incense sticks
Place the incense stick in the included holder or any stable, heat-resistant support, light the tip and let it catch for a few seconds before gently blowing out the flame. Without a bamboo core, the sticks release only the natural blend aroma as they smoulder — evenly and quietly. Ideal for yoga, meditation or simply marking the end of a long day.
Nippon Kodo makes a simple, genuine gift — a Japanese tradition that fits easily into any day, for yourself or someone who deserves a quiet moment.