SOZO is a unique incense that changes fragrance and color with a single stick. This incense timer allows you to perceive the passage of time through changes in scent, something that traditional incense did not offer. Shinkou Co., Ltd. aims to provide time and space for those who feel tired or stressed from daily work and life to calm their minds. With the motto “Old yet new craftsmanship,” we have been manufacturing incense for 35 years on Awaji Island, Japan’s leading incense production area. By combining traditional techniques with new ideas, we create products that soothe people’s minds through fragrance, bringing peace and abundance to daily life. We are devoted to benefiting society and taking on challenges by spreading joy and gratitude to customers worldwide. “Even if you like a particular scent of incense, using it every day can lead to boredom. And if you buy a new one, you might not use it up, which feels wasteful.” These concerns are important and relate to ethical consumption. Inspired by such feedback, we thought it would be interesting to develop incense that doesn’t lead to scent fatigue, which led to the development of SOZO. It took about 5 years from conception to creation to complete the unique incense SOZO, which cannot be imitated by other companies. SOZO is entirely self-developed and self-produced. While preserving traditional incense-making methods, we developed the “fragrance timer” by incorporating new ideas. Using only high-quality materials carefully selected from both domestic and international sources, all production is carried out at our factory on Awaji Island. Full in-house production ensures quick supply. Additionally, leveraging handmade craftsmanship, we deliver meticulously crafted products. SOZO is an innovative incense timer that “gently and calmly informs you of the time”
through changes in fragrance. It can be used to support yoga and meditation or as a unique method. It is also perfect for special moments of digital detox, freeing you from daily hustle and stress in pursuit of inner peace. For the incense timer concept, we recommend not using traditional incense holders but rather laying the incense down to burn it completely. The product includes 15 incense sticks, 1 box of matches (not included for overseas shipments due to transport restrictions), and 1 non-flammable mat. By placing the non-flammable mat on ceramics and laying the incense on it, you can burn it safely to the end.

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