Nippon Kodo USA

Nippon Kodo USA Nippon Kodo, one of the leading incense manufacturers in the world, has a long history in the busine Gift options including gift cards are also available.

Among many incense choices in the incense market, you may need good reasons to choose one brand over the other for your best experience with incense. Here are many reasons why Nippon Kodo incense will be your best choice. Nippon Kodo’s Five Commitments to Quality:

Incense Making Skills: Nippon Kodo's unique fragrances come from tying together closely guarded preparation skills that are more than

400 years old with the sensitivities of modern perfumers. We inherited our skills through writings on the mixture of aromatic woods by Takai Juemon, an incense preparer who supplied the Emperor of Japan in the Tensho era (late 16th century). Perfumers with Japan's best noses and instincts interpret and evolve that tradition to create exquisite fragrances. Incense Craftsmen: Nippon Kodo has skilled craftsmen who sense very slight differences in daily weather and air conditions and in natural aromatic materials. They have acute senses and gentle hands who handle soft, freshly kneaded incense that need to be cut perfectly which requires high levels of craftsmanship. They carefully finish each product with attention to all aspects of the production process: kneading, cutting, selection, and rolling. Carefully Selected Materials: When materials can be hard to obtain, our researchers find and gather high-quality materials from around the world through our long, cultivated network. Because we create our incense by using these materials generously and effectively, we engage in forestation and other forms of conservation in Southeast Asia to protect the environments from which they come. Passing On Incense Culture: We believe that passing on an intangible cultural activity requires practicing it with a mindset oriented toward preservation for future generations. At Nippon Kodo, we strive to convey the quality of Japan's beautiful traditions with the feeling of pride and respect. We hold lessons on incense burning and engage in activities designed to communicate the significance of Japan's traditional customs. We are taking Japanese tradition to the future in forms that fit with the times. The Highest Level of Safety: Because we want people to use our incense with a sense of familiarity and peace of mind, we have established reproducible measurement methods for the world of incense making. Using equipment that collects constituents in the air after incense are burned, we conduct regular safety tests with globally standardized measurement technology from Denmark. Nippon Kodo, one of the leading incense manufacturers in the world, has a long history in the business and skilled craftsmen & researchers that help manufacture a wide range of quality incense that are loved world-wide. It offers a large number of fragrances and forms of incense from woody, citrus, perfumery, aromatic, herbal, spicy, sweet, light fragrance, dense fragrance, less smoke, cones, coil, short-stick, regular stick, long-stick, powder, etc. Rare items including tools and accessories for the “Koh-Do (the Way of Incense)” practices and ceremonies are also offered. Check out the unique incense trays and burners that you can only find at Nippon Kodo. Nippon Kodo makes every effort to achieve customer satisfaction and quality customer care. Another reason that makes Nippon Kodo special is that we send out free incense samples of “staff’s choice” for each order. Enjoy the free samples for you to explore new fragrances that you may not have tried yet. We hope that you find Nippon Kodo as your “go-to place” for incense, and that you select your favorites from Nippon Kodo’s collections for your everyday needs.

No experience needed.Just curiosity.Genjiko is simple to learn -yet difficult to master.There are no right words to sear...
05/07/2026

No experience needed.
Just curiosity.

Genjiko is simple to learn -
yet difficult to master.

There are no right words to search for,
no expertise required.
All it asks is that you slow down
and “listen” carefully.

Through scent, patterns begin to emerge.
Memories surface.
Attention sharpens.

Curious about what fragrance has to say?

Join us for Listening to Scent
May 14, 2026
Albion Garden, Los Angeles

Rooted in the Japanese practice of KODO, this experience invites you to encounter scent with deeper awareness and attention.

🎟 Two sessions only. Limited seating.
🔗 Tickets at https://shorturl.at/ziqe6
or go to eventbrite.com and search "Kodo"

Most of us smell.Very few of us truly listen.In March, many arrived curious - unsure of what to expect.They left engaged...
05/01/2026

Most of us smell.
Very few of us truly listen.

In March, many arrived curious - unsure of what to expect.
They left engaged, intrigued, and many voiced:
“I’m glad I experienced it.”

Now, we return for one more day.

Listening to Scent
May 14, 2026
Albion Garden, Los Angeles

Rooted in the Japanese practice of KODO, this is an invitation to slow down - to notice what’s usually missed.

Join us in the Genjiko game -
Quiet, but unexpectedly engaging.
Subtle, but genuinely challenging.

Come experience it for yourself -
or share it with someone new.

🎟 Two sessions only. Limited seating.
🔗 For tickets: https://shorturl.at/2kR56

Back by Popular Demand: One Day OnlyAfter a wonderful series of Listening to Scent sessions across Los Angeles this past...
04/18/2026

Back by Popular Demand: One Day Only

After a wonderful series of Listening to Scent sessions across Los Angeles this past March, we’re excited to invite you to an exclusive one-day event in May.

✨ May 14, 2026
✨ Albion Garden, Los Angeles

Each session is limited in size, and with only one day scheduled, tickets are expected to fill quickly. Great for those who missed it in March or wish to share this experience with someone.

🎟 Two sessions only. Limited seating.
For tickets, visit: www.kodous.org

02/17/2026
In Kōdō, we do not simply smell. We listen.This March, we invite Los Angeles audiences to enter Listening to Scent - a r...
02/12/2026

In Kōdō, we do not simply smell. We listen.

This March, we invite Los Angeles audiences to enter Listening to Scent - a rare opportunity to experience Kōdō (香道), the 500-year-old Japanese Way of Incense.

Practiced alongside Tea Ceremony and Ikebana as one of Japan’s Three Major Classical Arts, Kōdō remains the most elusive - and is seldom experienced outside Japan. Participants are guided to close the eyes, quiet the mind, and “listen” to the subtle voices of rare aromatic woods, heated gently to reveal their fleeting nuances.

Across three distinctive venues in Los Angeles, this contemplative art unfolds in intimate sessions designed for presence and reflection.

Advance tickets are required, and seating is limited.
We warmly welcome you to join us.

Reserve your place at kodous.org

This winter in New York -Paths, scents, and quiet intention.February 1–3, 2026NY NOW · Winter 2026Jacob K. Javits Conven...
01/24/2026

This winter in New York -
Paths, scents, and quiet intention.

February 1–3, 2026

NY NOW · Winter 2026
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
429 W 11th Street, New York, NY
Booth #537 · The Gallery
Nippon Kodo / Yohaku / elemense

SHOPPE OBJECT · Winter 2026
Starrett-Lehigh Building
601 W 26th Street, New York, NY
(Enter on 11th Ave, between 26th & 27th)
Booth 3-A215
Nippon Kodo / Yohaku

We look forward to welcoming you.

Unlock your flow with incense. Share the moment you reset and refocus - tag  , mention , and join the challenge. Grand P...
12/03/2025

Unlock your flow with incense.
Share the moment you reset and refocus - tag , mention , and join the challenge.

Grand Prize: Nippon Kodo Universe Gift Set.
Campaign: [11/4 - 12/19/2025].

Tap the link in our bio to learn more.

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Unlock your flow with incense. Share the moment you reset and refocus - tag  , mention , and join the challenge. Grand P...
11/18/2025

Unlock your flow with incense. Share the moment you reset and refocus - tag , mention , and join the challenge.

Grand Prize: Nippon Kodo Universe Gift Set.
Campaign: [11/4 - 12/19/2025].

Tap the link in our bio to learn more.

✨🧘Join the   Challenge🧘✨When incense meets intention, everyday moments turn into little rituals. To celebrate that feeli...
11/07/2025

✨🧘Join the Challenge🧘✨
When incense meets intention, everyday moments turn into little rituals. To celebrate that feeling, we’re inviting you to share how you “unlock your flow” this season - before study time, a journaling break, a creative sprint, or whenever you need a reset. Light a stick, breathe, and show us your moment.

Learn More:
https://nipponkodostore.com/products/zen-begin-incense-starter-kit -the-UnlockYourFlow

✨ We’re coming to NYC this August! Catch us at two major shows - NY NOW & Shoppe Object! ✨NY NOW Summer 2025 Market📍 Jac...
07/25/2025

✨ We’re coming to NYC this August! Catch us at two major shows - NY NOW & Shoppe Object! ✨

NY NOW Summer 2025 Market
📍 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 429 W 11th Street
🗓️ August 3–5, 2025
🛍️ Find Nippon Kodo, Yohaku, and elemense @ BOOTH #1117

Shoppe Object Summer 2025
📍 Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 West 26th Street (Enter on 11th Ave, btwn 26th & 27th)
🗓️ August 3–5, 2025
🛍️ Find Nippon Kodo @ BOOTH 3-A200
We’ll have a curated selection of favorites and new arrivals - come say hi!



See you in New York!
- Nippon Kodo

Address

2771 Plaza Del Amo #805
Torrance, CA
90503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13103208881

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