Book of Incense

Enjoying the Traditional Art of Japanese Scents

Kiyoko Morita

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English

Kodansha America, Inc
20 November 2015

Fashion & society; Social & cultural anthropology; Aromatherapy & essential oils; Cosmetics, hair & beauty

Incense has a long history in Japan. At the ancient court, men and women alike scented their kimono, their rooms, and even their writing paper with signature blends of incense that admirers were sure to mention later in their love poems. Even today, Japanese incense is highly regarded for its subtlety and beauty.

The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that focuses on the incense traditions of Japan. Its approach is broad and eclectic. Morita encourages readers to choose from among the elements of Japanese olfactory history, and to borrow the parts they like and use them as they see fit. She describes the different ingredients, explaining how to mix blends and sample various mixtures, and discusses how to play traditional literary games involving incense. She also introduces Koh-do, or the ""incense ceremony,"" which enthusiasts still perform today.

With the current popularity of aromatherapy and other uses of scent for relaxation and pleasure, this new trade paperback edition of The Book of Incense comes at a most opportune time. It is must reading for anyone who wants to gain a new awareness of the importance of scent, and learn how to make optimal use of the sense of smell in our everyday lives.

By: Kiyoko Morita
Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 189mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9781568365725
ISBN 10: 1568365721
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 20 November 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

KIYOKO MORITA was born in Hokkaido, Japan, and currently lives in Massachusetts, where she is a lecturer in Japanese at Tufts University and a Ph. D candidate in Educational Studies at Lesley College. Ms. Morita is also an Associate in Research at the Reischauer Institute of Harvard University and a founding member of the Boston Shino Incense Study Group.

Reviews for Book of Incense: Enjoying the Traditional Art of Japanese Scents

Opens up a fascinating dimension to the uses and pleasures of the sense of smell which is archetypally and uniquely Japanese. --Aromatherapy Quarterly