Shokodokaori

Since ancient times, hanging incense burners have been used to fill tea rooms with fragrance, serving as a way to welcome guests and express the host’s aesthetic sensibilities.

What captivated us most, however, was the profound beauty of the incense burner’s ability to purify—removing impurities from the body, cleansing the tea room, and calming the spirit.

In today’s world, where we are often overwhelmed by an endless stream of information and distractions, the philosophy of placing oneself in a space infused with fragrant incense—allowing the body to be purified and receiving the virtues of the Buddha—offers us a deeply meaningful insight.