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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...

HIBI 10 minute incense Christmas edition allows you to enjoy three fragrances. It looks like a match but is in fact a stick of incense. It burns for 10 minutes and the fragrance will linger on for many hours after. The Christmas collection brings to you 3 fragrances lavender, ylang ylang and yuzu. The collection comes with its own burning tray. Yuzu : A refreshing citrus aroma diffusing crisp fragrances under the wintry sky. Ideal for warming and relaxing the mind and body numb with cold. Ylang Ylang : a fragrant floral fragrance form the tropics that will bring a...

Unique Japanese gifts, home and kitchenwares can be found at Koncent Melbourne, drop into our store at 270a Coventry Street South Melbourne or visit our webstore @ koncent.com.au All our products are designed in Japan and 95% made there. KONCENT imports all products directly from Japan.