Birth Month Wood Incense

With a natural scent, it is recommended to use in your room or living room. It is said to have a relaxing effect.

January... Pine means: solemnity, eternity, prosperity. In ancient Japanese waka poetry, this tree has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the Japanese since ancient times because it has the same pronunciation as the Japanese word for "waiting."

February…Walnut meaning: intelligence, fertility, strength In Japan, since the Jomon period, Walnuts are considered food. Walnut is a wood that is loved by many people.

March…Hinoki Meaning: Immortality, Dignity, Nobility The name comes from its use as a sacred wood in shrines.
It is called the Sun Tree, having the oldest and highest meaning, representing the Sun.

April… Meaning of mountain cherry blossoms: smile, elegance, love Before the Meiji era, cherry blossom viewing meant admiring wild cherry blossoms. In Japanese poetry, wild cherry blossoms are often used as a word to express love, which shows that they are connected with people's anticipation for spring.

May…Sugi means: grand, profound, honest. The origin of the word Sugi is "straight tree". The sight of plants taking deep roots into the earth and growing straight up gives us a feeling of a refreshing lifestyle.

June…Camphor means: patience, protection, vitalityCamphor protects clothes from insects and is made by distilling camphor leaves. The injection used to stimulate heart contractility is also made from camphor.

July… Tochigi Meaning: Kindness, Trust, Security Tochigi is a tree that has taken root in Japan since ancient times and is mainly distributed in eastern Japan. Its fruits, such as walnuts and acorns, have been eaten by the Japanese since the Jomon period.

August…Keyaki Meaning: Noble, splendid, harmonious The color of the autumn leaves of the zelkova tree varies from individual to individual, showing a variety of beautiful colors from red to yellow, and as a street tree it brings us joy.

 September…Pu means: friendship, tolerance, stability. The leaves of the Pu tree are large, sweet, and have antibacterial properties, so they have been used as tableware since ancient times.

October… Chestnut Meaning: Fair, Sweet, Ripe In fact, long before rice cultivation began, the Jomon people planted chestnut trees and used them as the cornerstone of their peaceful lives. Chestnuts have been regarded as a staple food of the Japanese people since ancient times.

November… Ginkgo biloba meaning: longevity, wisdom, resurrection Ginkgo biloba, with its beautiful yellow leaves, has a strong image as a street tree, but it was originally introduced to Japan from China as a medicinal herb.

December… Meaning of fir: optimism, sympathy, tolerance It is said that this is the origin of Santa Claus. There is also a legend that fir trees are used to pray for people's health.

[How to use]
Get a match or lighter and light the tip of the incense.
Use a non-flammable container, such as an ashtray or small dish, to hold the incense.

Size: Length about 35mm ~ width about 17mm (1 piece)
Content: 5 sticks
Element: Flake powder , Salt
Country of production: Japan