Shoyeido in Candles & Home

Shoyeido has been creating the world's finest natural incense products for over 300 years. Crafted exclusively in Kyoto, Japan, the various incenses create nuanced scent environments; perfect for meditation, social gatherings or for personal enjoyment. They have consistently proven to be the preferred incense in most Japanese temples. Shoyeido's blending process is an art form, whereby highly trained "masters" draw upon centuries-old secrets to create modern works of fragrance. Working with the finest natural ingredients, these artisans must carefully process the quality, balance, and ratio of each component. The slightest variation in amount or quality of any ingredient can dramatically influence the resulting outcome. The results are remarkable, subtle scents that beckon us to use all of our senses – what the Japanese call mon-koh, or "listening to incense." With respect for the environment and a concern for green practices, Shoyeido continues to set the standard in the market of fragrance. They have procured permits from the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry in Japan, and the US Fish & Wildlife Department to validate that their products are properly accounted for and responsibly harvested. None of the Shoyeido recipes contain animal ingredients and no testing has ever been done on animals.