Ever since incense first arrived in Japan in the sixth century, around the same time as Buddhism, the “way of incense," or kodo has become increasingly refined. It’s a fascinating aspect of local ...

Inside a glass display case in the luxurious setting of a Ginza showroom stands what looks like part of a severed tree trunk, roughly 80 centimeters in height. To the untutored eye it looks like ...

I asked Hyungi Park, an artist in Los Angeles, to break down the steps → How to Make Your Own Incense Here’s what you need: 1 ½ teaspoons sandalwood powder 2 teaspoons makko powder ½ teaspoon ginkgo ...

The Role of Incense in Indian Worship In Indian traditions, rituals and worship play a crucial role. During these ceremonies, ...

It's tough to come by mod fragrance formats, especially since the classic scenting ways never fail to work wonders. So when I got a whiff of the incense bowl aesthetic, it's safe to say my interest ...

Local residents make incense by hand in Zamtang county, Aba Tibetan autonomous prefecture, in August. [Photo by Yin Gang/For China Daily] As high-altitude winds greet the early morning, Gyatso loads ...

This is Highly Recommend, a column dedicated to our very opinionated editors’ favorite things to eat, drink, and buy. I cook at home at least four or five nights a week. Usually, three of those nights ...