Ever since incense first arrived in Japan in the sixth century, around the same time as Buddhism, the “way of incense," or kodo has become increasingly refined. It’s a fascinating aspect of local ...

I asked Hyungi Park, an artist in Los Angeles, to break down the steps → How to Make Your Own Incense Here’s what you need: 1 ½ teaspoons sandalwood powder 2 teaspoons makko powder ½ teaspoon ginkgo ...

Inside a glass display case in the luxurious setting of a Ginza showroom stands what looks like part of a severed tree trunk, roughly 80 centimeters in height. To the untutored eye it looks like ...

For many generations the Nung An ethnic minority of Phja Thap hamlet have been making incense sticks from natural materials. For many generations the Nung An ethnic minority of Phja Thap hamlet have ...

Hyungi Park, an artist based in Los Angeles, began learning how to make incense six years ago. She admits that incense isn’t necessarily the most eco-friendly option, compared with candles or ...

Burning incense and sipping tea from a purple clay cup while appreciating traditional Chinese music is a way for many Chinese people to enjoy their leisure time, alone or with friends. But for this, ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Incense has a special significance in the spiritual life in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. Burning incense is part of Vietnamese culture and beliefs. VietNamNet Bridge – ...

Incense, also known as joss stick, is aromatic material which releases fragrant smoke when burned. Burning incense has been used both to create pleasing aromas and as a medicinal tool. Colorful ...