Brief introduction of Japanese incense

The aroma and smoke shape produced by smoking, wiping and spraying of spices form a pleasant, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere. With the help of artistic incense props, the arrangement of incense living environment, the rich knowledge of incense, and the elegant and beautiful method of lighting and smelling incense, through the above memories or associations, relevant literary, philosophical and artistic works are created. A method of spiritual practice that makes people's lives richer and more interesting is called Xiangdao.

In addition to the sandalwood products we have been discussing, there are also some incense products made of pure plant spices, which we call incense. In Japan, Xiangdao calls it "smoked clothes". People use these unique and fragrant incense products to smoke rooms and improve the ambient air. Also smoke your clothes with these spices to achieve the effect of incense.

Incense was introduced to Japan when Jian Zhen, a monk of the Tang Dynasty, was crossing eastward. The incense pageant mentioned many times in the Japanese classic Tale of Genji is to describe how the nobles learned from the Tang Dynasty, and often hold incense appreciation meetings called "incense parties" or "incense competitions". This is also the custom of incense and "gentle breeze" in the Tang Dynasty. In the 6th century, Kyoto entered the era of Dongshan culture. With the support and protection of the skilled general Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the foundation of Japanese incense has been basically laid today.