[Ziyan Incense Shop] Wakakusa | Incense Sticks | Coil Incense | Agarwood

[Wakakusa Handcrafted Incense. Year of the Rabbit Production] To celebrate our grand opening, we have specially formulated a handcrafted incense stick named Wakakusa. We invite all incense enthusiasts to visit our shop for a sensory experience. To mark the official opening of Ziyan Incense Shop to the public before the end of the year! The term "Wakakusa" refers to the young grass that sprouts in early spring. This term can be found in many ancient Japanese texts, such as the *Manyoshu*, hailed as the "Poetry Anthology of Japan," and the *Kokin Wakashu*, the first imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry. During the Nara period, the Japanese would boil the harvested Wakakusa, also known as Wakana, into a porridge on the seventh day of the first lunar month. The people of that time believed that the young grass growing from the deep snow after the harsh winter was full of life force. By consuming this Wakakusa porridge, they believed they could strengthen their bodies and ensure peace and safety for the new year. This custom has been passed down, and to this day, Japanese people still eat Nanakusa-gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) on the seventh day of the first lunar month. It is from this tradition that the Wakakusa incense derives its name. For the past two years, the world has been affected by the pandemic, creating a landscape of desolation and withering, much like a harsh winter. Now, as the chill gradually recedes and the signs of early spring begin to emerge, we are opening our doors. Like Wakakusa slowly sprouting from the snow, we hope that those who experience this incense will find their own bright red plum blossom through the cold window, ushering in a vibrant new chapter together. This Wakakusa incense is meticulously crafted by hand using Vietnamese natural resin agarwood and agarwood chips. When smelled up close, it has a woody aroma with notes of ripe aged plums and a subtle, sharp metallic edge. This sharpness is like the first breath of spring—carrying a hint of early spring chill, yet exuding vitality and vigor. When smelled from a distance, the fragrance is predominantly floral, like a warm breeze carrying the scent of blossoms. It transports you to the heart of spring, sitting in a courtyard, listening to the calls of orioles, and gazing upon a vibrant tapestry of blooming flowers. You'll experience waves of serene, lingering floral notes that ebb and flow. Furthermore, the scent lingers for a remarkably long time, with the aroma from the morning still present in the evening. [Product Information] Price: 1800 / per tube Size: 16cm Weight: 5g (approx. 16 sticks per tube) Burning time: Approx. 50 minutes (per stick)