News — aromas

KONCENT just received its latest shipment of HIBI 10 minute incense (April 15th, 2024) Our competitive prices reflect the weakening yen. Check out the garden series that was released last year. The ongoing favourites are sandalwood, cypress and cedar wood. If you are regular user the large boxes with 30 sticks are good value.

HIBI Back Story: ‘Craftsmanship to pass down on the roots of traditional match production to the next generation’The reminiscence of a Harima match manufacturer - 86 years after its foundation. Match manufacturing technology was introduced from Europe to Japan at the beginning of the Meiji era (1868 -1912). Before long, the match manufacturing industry grew and matches made in Japan became an export item because of their high quality. Especially the area stretching from Kobe to Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture prospered as a cluster of match manufacturers, advantage of the geographical proximity of Kobe Port, which made it easier for...

A stick of incense that you can light like a match. Hibi 10 minute incense blends the skills of Kobe Match with the craftsmen of Awaji island to create this unique product that comes with its own burning tray. The scent from the incense will linger on well after it stops burning. The range of scents ranges from rich floral scents to the savoury. Amongst the aromas available are cinnamon, ylang yang, sandalwood, geranium and lemon grass to name but a few.