{"product_id":"shiki-no-kaori-japanese-incense-gift-set-four-seasons-kousaido-香彩堂","title":"SHIKI KAORU | FOUR SEASONS JAPANESE INCENSE | KOUSAIDO 香彩堂","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"526\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eFour seasons. Four fragrances. One moon passing quietly through the Japanese year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eA refined incense collection inspired by classical Japanese poetry, the changing seasons and the waxing and waning of the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15orjrr\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eFragrance shaped by the Japanese seasons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eShiki Kaoru\u003c\/em\u003e draws its inspiration from \u003cstrong data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eHyakunin Isshu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated anthology of one hundred classical Japanese poems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eAcross these poems run recurring images of the seasons, the night sky and the moon — images that have shaped Japanese ideas of beauty for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eKousaido translates this world into four distinctive fragrances, each representing a different season and a different expression of moonlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003ePresented in four restrained black packages within a pale wooden box, the collection feels deliberately quiet. There is little ornamentation; instead, the natural grain of the wood, charcoal-grey interior and fine gold detailing create an understated sense of ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oypn6u\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eFour Seasons, Four Fragrances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eSpring — Hana no Tsukigokoro-kō | Ryūzenkō (Ambergris)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eDeep and softly sweet, inspired by hazy moonlight on a spring night. Its imagery comes from Abe no Nakamaro's famous poem looking toward the moon over Mount Mikasa in Kasuga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eSummer — Yoizuki no Kimi | Kyara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eThe most precious fragrance in the collection. A refined Kyara aroma evokes cool moonlight illuminating a short summer night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"2042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eAutumn — Mangetsu no Komorebi | Jinkō (Agarwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eDeep yet clear, with the translucent character of agarwood. Inspired by moonlight emerging through breaks in drifting autumn clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eWinter — Tsukiwasure | Byakudan (Sandalwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eCalm, dignified and gently warm. Sandalwood evokes moonlight resting quietly in a clear and lonely winter sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d15rfi\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eThis is incense as a cultural object, not simply a home fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003eWhat attracted us to \u003cem data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eShiki Kaoru\u003c\/em\u003e is the completeness of its idea. Classical poetry, the four seasons, moonlight and traditional Japanese fragrance materials are brought together without making the presentation elaborate or decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eEven the packaging follows this restraint. The pale wooden box reveals four almost monochrome inner packages, interrupted only by delicate gold lines and handwritten-style Japanese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003eIt is an unusually quiet form of luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eFor someone already familiar with Japanese incense, the inclusion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eKyara, Jinkō and Byakudan\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the collection considerably more depth than a conventional fragrance assortment. For someone discovering Japanese incense for the first time, it offers another way in — through poetry, seasonality and the Japanese appreciation of transient moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003eThis is a set we would particularly recommend as a meaningful gift, or for someone who wants to explore Japanese incense beyond everyday floral and botanical fragrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kousaido (香彩堂)\u003cbr data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3364\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiki Kaoru (四季薫)\u003cbr data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 fragrance varieties\u003cbr data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eIncense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long type\u003cbr data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20 g × 4 varieties\u003cbr data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003eBox size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 225 × 193 × 32 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003eFragrance themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring \/ Summer \/ Autumn \/ Winter\u003cbr data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3635\"\u003eKey fragrance materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryūzenkō (Ambergris), Kyara, Jinkō (Agarwood), Byakudan (Sandalwood)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*No igniters are used.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*After lighting the tip of the incense, extinguish the flame and let the smoke waft out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*After the smoke has ignited, place the incense in a nonflammable incense burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Use a plate or something to catch the ashes under the incense burner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Do not use near flammable materials or in windy areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*When the smoke clears, the spark may remain, so please handle with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Do not keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectly shipped from the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KOUSAIDO 香彩堂","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57414890652023,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/0241\/0615\/files\/SHIKI_KAORU_FOUR_SEASONS_JAPANESE_INCENSE.jpg?v=1791214330","url":"https:\/\/kumohana.com\/products\/shiki-no-kaori-japanese-incense-gift-set-four-seasons-kousaido-%e9%a6%99%e5%bd%a9%e5%a0%82","provider":"KUMOHANA 雲花","version":"1.0","type":"link"}