12月 02
Incense imaged by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu
Baieido a long-established incense maker in Osaka, has created a new incense imaged Sengoku warlords.
His reign was noted for innovative military tactics, fostering free trade, and encouraging the start of the Momoyama historical art period.
Because Oda Nobunaga was very strong in war, some people today respect him as a strong man Samurai.
Oda Nobunaga especially loved agarwood.
He succeeded his former liege lord, Oda Nobunaga, and brought an end to the Sengoku period.
Hideyoshi left an influential and legacy, including:
Ieyasu seized power in 1600, received appointment as shōgun in 1603, and abdicated from office in 1605, but remained in power until his death in 1616.
Tokugawa Ieyasu also loved incense and was an avid fragrance wood collector.
Oda Nobunaga Incense is a strong fragrance of agarwood reminiscent of him.
・Oda Nobunaga Incense Agarwood, Sengoku Warlords series
11月 11
Kogen Ginza store was used in magazine “DUeT “
Kogen Ginza store was used in the planning for the December issue of the popular male idol magazine “DUeT” published monthly by ホーム社.
Check out the December issue of DUeT, released November 7, 2019!
Magazine name:DUeT
Release date:2019/11/7(Thu)
The publisher:ホーム社
Publisher website(Japanese site):http://www.homesha.jp/duet/
・Access to Kohgen Ginza store
・Access to Kohgen Tokyo Uenosakuragi store
10月 30
Coil Incense made by Kunmeido
Incense is famous for sticks and cones, but there are also some spiral-type(coil- type) incense.
The scent repertoire is narrowed, but it is characterized by many attractive scents.
This time, we will introduce the recommended coil incense from incense maker “Kunmeido” in Osaka Sakai famous as “Reiryokoh incense”.
The most famous is “Tsukimachigumo”.
It is used in restaurants and inns, and it is so popular that entertainers introduce it on TV.
A unique sweet scent based on sandalwood spreads.
Tsukimachigumo is so popular that many customers visit to buy this.
The next, Kansui is coils incense made from sandalwood-based incense with a fragrance imaged by a lily flower.
Because there are few stores selling this product, it is an unusual product that you can hardly find anywhere else.
The other day, a customer who opened a Japanese restaurant bought it because he wanted to use it at the entrance.
There are 4 types of “Tsukinowa”, each of which is imaged by the scent of flowers.
The color of the incense varies depending on the scent of violet (red), jasmine (yellow), rose (light blue), and lily (dark blue).
Coil-type incense has a long burning time of about 1 to 2 hours, making it ideal for large rooms and places with a lot of air flow.
・Kunmeido Tsukimachigumo Coil Incense, 20 pieces
・Kunmeido Incense, Kansui, 14 pieces of Coil Variety
・Kunmeido Incense, Tsukinowa series, 8 pieces
10月 22
Kohgen Ginza store was introduced in Japanese TV!!
2019/10/20, the Kohgen Ginza store was introduced in Japanese TV program “モヤモヤさまぁ~ず2”!
Japanese comedians and assistant announcers visited our store and enjoyed various fragrance!
TV program name:モヤモヤさまぁ~ず2
The time:2019/10/20(Sun)18:30~19:54
TV program homepage(Japanese site):https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/samaazu2/
Access to Kohgen Ginza store
http://www.kohgenworld.com/shop_ginza.html
Access to Kohgen Tokyo Uenosakuragi store
http://www.kohgenworld.com/shop_ueno.html
10月 08
I went to Tokyo Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street!
The other day, I visited Tokyo Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street near the store!
I walked Ueno Onshi Park southward and went to Ameyoko.
Ameyoko is the narrow maze of cheap eats and stalls selling everything from fresh fish to vintage watches,
and a booming mini-Koreatown.
There are many Asian food and restaurants such as Thailand and Vietnam.
I went to Ueno Ameyoko for the first time and it was very lively!
There were many restaurants and I was at a loss while enjoying where to eat.
There are many also Izakaya and Sushi and it is a good place to drink Sake.
However, I was totally tired of walking a lot…
Since there are too many stores, I couldn’t decide right away.
After all, I ate rice at a 500 yen pizzeria.
On the way back, I walked in Shinobazu Pond.
I also passed by Ueno Zoo.
I don’t see the animals because it was night, but they voice and smelled.
Ameyoko was so much fun that I want to go again!
When you come to sightseeing in Tokyo, please play in Ueno.
The photo below is the town that has gone through Ueno Onshi Park.
There is Ameyoko Shopping Street turn around the corner.
If you are interested in Japanese incense, please visit our this website.
We handle a lot of traditional Japanese incense.
Kohgenworld – Incense, Incense Burners Specialty Store
9月 03
Kyoyaki, Kiyomizu ware incense burner depicting “Choju-giga (Wildlife caricature)”
This time, we will introduce a Kyoyaki, Kiyomizu ware incense burner depicting “Choju-giga (Wildlife caricature)”.
Enjoying your favorite scent in your favorite incense burner is also exceptional.
Choju-giga seem to have been made during the late Heian period and the Kamakura period.
They are caricatures of people’s lives and social conditions at that time and are divided into four stories.
This incense burner is fun just to watch!
On the front is a Frog and rabbit playing Sumo, and on the back is a monkey looking at the situation.
The inside of the incense burner is wide, so you can use any incense.
Please visit Kohgen Ueno Sakuragi store if you are interested!
8月 28
New product incense specializing in zazen and meditation Baieido “ZENKOH”
Baieido is a long-established manufacturer of Osaka Sakai that has been in business for over 350 years.
Recently, More and more people are taking meditation into their lives, not just formal Zazen.
Since ancient times, incense sticks have been used during Zazen as a measure of time.
So “ZENKOH”incense is recommended for those who want to increase their concentration during Zen training.
Of course, it can also be used as a hobby incense for those who like the aroma of agarwood.
There are many types of incense agarwood, this ZENKOH is a calm and discreet fragrance.
Smoke is modest, so you can feel the aroma of agarwood naturally when you are using it, and it will may be easier to relax.
“ZENKOH” also has a lavender scent.
Please use your favorite scent.
・Baieido Incense Sticks, ZEN incense Agarwood, large box
・Baieido Incense Sticks, ZEN incense lavender, large box
8月 21
We held a handmade incense experience!
The other day, we held a lecture on incense making experience as a curriculum for international students studying Japanese.
This time, we made incense sticks.
14 students participated and it was very lively from start to finish!
In the process of mixing agarwood and Incense Ingredients one by one, I heard voices at here and there tables saying “The aroma is getting stronger!”
The teachers also enjoyed the scent mixed with the students and enjoyed the experience.
Finish mixing all ingredients and go to the molding process.
In addition to stick type, cone type and coil type, they made dumpling type, flower type, school initials and other unique shapes.
It was very interesting to go around the tables.
There was also a voice saying “ It’s a waste to use ” lol
Kohgen has an incense making experience at the store.
It is done at the following three stores.
For details, please contact us!
・Kohgen Nagoya Store
・Kohgen Tokyo Ginza Store
・Kohgen Tokyo Uenosakuragi Store
8月 14
Let’s make your own original incense!
Kohgen holds a handmade incense experience on the store.
You can choose your favorite incense from three types of “Fragrant Sachet” that has been handed down since the Nara period(about 1200 years ago), “Kneaded incense” that has been used by nobles in the Heian period(about 1000 years ago),“Incense stick” that are still popular today.
It is exceptional good that you can use your own handmade incense or wear it in your clothes.
Japanese Incense has a long history.
When you mix and make up while checking the scent of the incense ingredients,
It feels as if you were back in time in the Nara and Heian periods.
I also liked various “handmade experiences”, and I often went around the classroom with one person and friends.
(Ceramics, watches, shakuhachi, etc. were all fun!)
We look forward to your visit!
Here for details of each store’s handmade experience.
※It is a Japanese site.
・Nagoya store
・Tokyo Ginza store
・Tokyo Uenosakuragi store
8月 07