Originally Posted by
MSYtoJFKagain
1) My wife has become enamored with Japanese incense (kodo). Is there a particular region that specializes in this (We'll be in Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto/Hokkaido)? I know next to nothing about it but want to set something up either a class or a fun ceremony for us to do.
Edited to add: Kodo the scent ceremony with wood?
https://www.koju.co.jp/en/culture.html https://www.nipponkodo.com/ceremony/ (stateside has an inquiry form) Or Japanese incense more sold for use at home in small sticks and cones?
Kyoto of those cities. Shoyeido incense store/chain
SHOYEIDO INCENSE CO. has an incense museum
KUNJYUKAN?SHOYEIDO INCENSE CO. You might be able to email them for a factory tour (at least a week in advance)
http://www.kunjyukan.jp/english/tour/ They also operate the Lisn store
https://www.lisn.co.jp/
https://www.koju.co.jp/shoplist.html also has a shop in Ginza, Tokyo close to Higashi Ginza station. I've actually walked by the shop a good bit and never noticed.
Most home goods stores like Tokyu Hands & Loft will also have a selection.