Issh Incense - Three Scents/Scenes

Each scent is the essence of an experience. Three scenes of mindfulness in a day. These are comforting fragrances that blend into daily life the same way incense smoke permeates a space.

The Experiences:

Preparing for the Start / shitaku wo totonoeru  A scent of awakening. The crisp clarity of spice pierces like a beam of light through the calm, drifting presence of hinoki cypress.

Creating Space / yohaku wo totonoeru  A scent of purification. Clear air and silence; the depth of woody notes expands into the distance, leaving a lingering, translucent trail of jasmine.

Centering the Breath / kokyu wo totonoeru  A scent of refreshing clarity. Breathe deeply and slowly. The invigorating coolness of camphor drifts through the vegetation, transforming into a breeze that rustles the deep green boughs.

Incense has long been linked to the passage of time. Historically, monks practicing zazen (seated meditation) used incense sticks to measure the duration of their practice.

This unit of measurement is known as *shu* (炷), with the time it takes for a single stick to burn being counted as *isshu* (一炷).

Drawing on this historical background, we sought to create a product that redefines incense for the modern age—one that resonates with contemporary lifestyles.

Each box contains a bundle of 30 sticks of incense

Each stick burns approx. 20 minutes

Hyogo, Japan