A warm and friendly fragrance for after bath time.In the Edo Period (1603-1868 ) people did not have baths at home, therefore public bath houses were built to meet the need. At first they were steam baths, then large bathtubs were developed. As...

The brisk and refreshing aroma evokes reveries of old Edo, where pines lined the streets frequented by travelers, keeping watch and protecting them.It is traditionally believed that the kami (deities) dwell in evergreen trees. The word matsu means both...

Love potion of the geisha quarter, enchantment of the floating world. The sweet scent of peony has untold charms.The enchanting peony enjoyed enormous popularity in Edo. Its bewitching form is reminiscent of a beautiful geisha, and gazingupon a peony you...

Chrysanthemums were loved by the people of Edo not only for their beauty, but also as a symbol of longevity. The fragrance is smooth, refreshing, and invigorating.The gardeners of Komagome and Sugamo near Edo are said to have sparked the chrysanthemum...

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 custom of cherry blossom viewing took hold during the Edo Period. The somei-yoshino cherry tree, seen in groves...

Savor the deep, rich fragrance of aloeswood, prized by the people of old Edo as the most luxurious of fragrances.Incense-smelling ceremonies were the practice of court nobles, feudal lords and other wealthy people. Among commoners as well, while...