Oedo-Koh Incense - Sakura Cherry Blossom

The custom of cherry blossom viewing took hold during the Edo Period. The somei-yoshino cherry tree, seen in groves throughout Japan today, was originally an ornamental garden variety raised in the village of Somei near Edo. Cherry blossom viewings were also an opportunity for Edo denizens to meet one another, present themselves, and perform : matching fancy kimonos were worn for the occasion, and people sang and danced to celebrate the coming of spring. The captivating scent of cherry blossoms heralds spring’s arrival. Savor the joy of Spring time, when young and old alike feel the allure of the outdoors, with the sweet, gentle scent of cherry blossoms.

The rich translation of incense and the art of the perfumer weave the fragrance of old Edo.
Edo, the old name of Tokyo, was also called Oedo, the big Edo. It was a playful and stylish city, born out of a marriage of the elegant and the common, the coarse and the refined. People enjoyed the four seasons, treasured their friends and neighbors, and lived lives brimming with vitality. This collection was created by master incense artisans in Tokyo to express the fragrant atmosphere of old Edo. A single thin column of smoke beckons you to the stylish, modernist world that Edo represents. We invite you to bask in the fragrant world of Edo.

High quality incense
The fragrances of Oedo-Koh have been specially blended to correlate with the folk tales that were told during the Edo Period. Each incense is colored with traditional colors. One by one, these products are carefully hand crafted by the skilled craftsman of Tokyo. The incense is nestled in a paulownia box while the packaging is adorned with Japanese traditional patterns. We paid special attention to textures and made sure the packaging has a luxurious surface finish. The Ukiyo-e paintings printed inside the package express the aesthetic during the Edo period. Each box includes an incense holder that resembles the stone pavements of Edo. Tin was a favored metal by the upper class during the Edo period. It can be washed with water and will last for a long time. The product comes with an English explanation so it will be a great gift for any amateur in the world.