In Japan, pine trees are highly regarded as noble and luxurious, so much so that they add tama, meaning jewelry, to the tree's Japanese name matsu. Reputedly, many pine trees were planted along the travelers' road called Tokaido during the Edo period. The steps of travelers must have been sure and mighty while pine trees watched over them as they walked. This incense is an aromatic rendering of beautiful pine trees seen in landscape painting of the time. The scent of this Pine Tree fragrance is sure to bring calmness and peace to your state of mind.

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The brisk and refreshing aroma evokes reveries of old Edo, where pines lined the streets frequented by travelers, keeping watch and protecting them.

It is traditionally believed that the kami (deities) dwell in evergreen trees. The word matsu means both "pine" and "wait" (for the deity to descend), and the
pine is part of the felicitous trio of pine, bamboo, and plum tree, and the auspicious pairing of crane and pine. Pine decorations are displayed at New Year's and a monumental pine tree is painted on the backdrop of the Noh stage - all expressing the pine's association with luck and longevity. In ukiyo-e woodcuts, boldly rendered pines standing in the midst of Edo-era people bustling to and from are a classic motif.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

- No bamboo core for a clean burning, pure scent
- Box includes 60 sticks and a tin incense stand
- Petite, cute package; take 2 to 3 as a gift!
- For refreshment, relaxation, reading, listening to music, yoga, bathing

	Key Note:	Pine Tree
	Burn Time:	Approx. 12 min.
	W x H x D (inch):	2 5/8 x 4 x 13/16
	W x H x D (mm):	67 x 102 x 20