Description

Yame Cedar & Tabu Incense

The forest, in a single stick.

This isn’t the incense you’ll find everywhere else. No synthetic fragrance.  Just two pure ingredients—Japanese cedar boughs and tabu tree leaves—hand-collected from mountain forests and crafted the way it’s been done for over a century.

A tradition on the edge of disappearing

Deep in the mountains of Yame, a 100-year-old wooden mill sits beside a river. Inside, fourth-generation craftsman Tsutsumi-san carries on his family’s work—pulverizing cedar and tabu leaves through the night, mixing the powder with fresh well water, pressing it into long strands like pasta, and air-drying each stick before hand-sorting them one by one.

There used to be 20 mills like this in Yame. Today, only two remain.

Is this scent right for you?

Scent is personal, so here’s the honest truth:

This incense is smoky, earthy, and grounding—think sweet campfire in a forest, not a perfume counter. Many describe it as “nostalgic,” like a scent from childhood.

People who love it say:

• “Just a subtle wood smell which I like. Pure and simple.” —Ross

• “Smells very calming and pure unlike the ones with too much unnecessary fragrance.” —Anita

People who don’t love it say:

• “It smells like leaves burning on a campfire.”

• “It’s smokier than I’m used to.”

The bottom line:
If heavily perfumed incense gives you headaches and you prefer natural, earthy scents—you’ll probably love this. If you’re hoping for something similar to mass-market Japanese incense brands, this may not be your match.

What’s inside

• ~65 sticks per box (25g)

• ~35-minute burn time per stick

• Only 2 ingredients — no aroma oils, dyes, or preservatives

Sourced with intention through Shi-Zen Japan 🇯🇵

Our promise

Not sure you’ll love it? If it’s not for you, email us for a full refund (minus shipping). No headaches—literally.

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FAQs

What does Yame Cedar & Tabu incense smell like?
Smoky, earthy, and grounding—like a sweet campfire in a forest. Not perfumey.

Does it contain synthetic fragrance or aroma oils?
No. It’s made with only two ingredients: cedar boughs and tabu tree leaves.

How long does one stick burn?
About 35 minutes per stick.

How many sticks come in a box?
Approximately 65 sticks (25g).

Is this good if perfumed incense gives me headaches?
Many people choose it for that reason because it’s not perfume-like—but scent sensitivity varies by person.

How fast does it ship?
Ships in 1–3 business days.