About
The Japanese term “Isshu” denotes
the interval of time
that it takes
an incense stick to burn down to the end.
Our incense brand ISSH, named after “Isshu”,
has a burning time of 20 minutes.
Enjoy the pleasing scent and
wafting smoke as the incense stick
burns out over this fixed period of time.
You cannot help but relax as
you watch the incense burn.
We have embodied the essence of
the whole experience as a product.
As the incense stick burns, enjoy its scent,
savor the passage of time,
and refresh
yourself both physically and mentally.
We hope that you will experience
this “Isshu” of 20 minutes
― out of the 1,440 minutes in your day ― as a period of peace and tranquility.
ISSH is an incense brand born in Japan.
The brand was born out of
a desire to add the value of time to
the enjoyment of fragrance and to make
the same time even more profound.
Incense has been associated with
time since ancient times.
Monks used to measure time with
incense sticks when they practiced
zazen (Zen meditation). The unit of time
is called “shu,”
and the time for one
incense stick is counted as “isshu”.
With this historical background,
we wanted to create a product that
would be accepted in modern society
and redefine incense.
Products
Incense
We have created 6 types scents from
scenes of mindfulness in a day.
We have created six different scents from scenes of
mindfulness in a day. Comfortable fragrances that blend into
daily life spread spontaneously in a space with fantastic smoke.
Total 6 types
Contents : 30 pieces of incense
Burning time: approx. 20 minutes
MADE IN JAPAN
shitaku wo totonoeru
(Be Ready)
Prepare to start your day. The serene but spicy scent of Hinoki (Japanese cedar) drifting in a calm morning light wakes you gently.
yohaku wo totonoeru
(Stay Mindful)
Experience a clear and tranquil time. With a woody note, the purifying scent of Jasmin cleanses your soul and lingers in your mind.
kokyu wo totonoeru
(Regulate Your Breathing)
Breathe deeply and slowly. The refreshing, crisp scent of camphor passes through foliage, like a breeze rustling new green leaves and branches.
yosooi wo totonoeru
(Adjust Your Appearance)
Embrace a dignified, noble appearance. The soft, warm scent of sandalwood and sweet aroma of amber mix in harmony to produce a humble-yet-elegant scent.
igokochi wo totonoeru
(Get Comfortable)
Experience a peaceful and rich time. Reminiscent of freshly roasted coffee, enjoy the rich bitterness of this aromatic fragrance, which is the scent of twilight.
kyo wo totonoeru
(Organize Today's Memory)
Luxuriate in the “Now” before it becomes a memory. This smokey sweetness of layered woody notes guides you to the darkness of a restful night.
Comfortable fragrances that blend into
daily life spread spontaneously in a space
with fantastic smoke.
Total 6 types
Contents : 30 pieces of incense
Burning time : approx. 20 minutes
MADE IN JAPAN
Incense and Incense holder Set
neizitsu
(Peaceful Day)
shitaku wo totonoeru (Be Ready)
yohaku wo totonoeru (Stay Mindful)
kokyu wo totonoeru (Regulate Your Breathing)
annon
(Tranquility)
yosooi wo totonoeru (Dress Up)
igokochi wo totonoeru (Get Comfortable)
kyo wo totonoeru (Finish Off the Day)
The set includes an original incense holder and three types of incense. By setting the scale on the incense holder, the burning incense indicates the time and visualizes the time to enjoy the fragrance. We hope that you will use these tools for a long time, so we have also included a special pin to remove the incense that remains in the incense holder.
Total 2 types
Contents: 60 incense sticks (3 types x 20 sticks),
incense holder, scale, pin
Burning time: approx. 20 min.
MADE IN JAPAN
How to Use
How to Use
1) Place the wooden incense holder on a noncombustible container, such as an incense plate.
2) Insert the golden scale into the groove on the incense holder, with the zerominute side down and the readings facing the incense stick (as shown in the assembly diagram). This scale indicates the duration until the incense stick burns down to the end.
3) Set an incense stick into the hole on the incense holder.
4) Light the tip of the incense stick, extinguish the flame and let it smolder.
5) After use, remove the remaining stick end by inserting the accessory pin into the hole on the bottom of the incense holder.
Cleaning
The scale, pin, and eyelet hole are all made of brass. Over time, the color and texture of the brass will change, developing an elegant patina. If they become dirty, gently wash the scale and pin with a mild detergent and polish the eyelet carefully with a cotton swab. During cleaning, avoid getting detergent on the wooden body, as this may degrade or erode the flame-retardant coating on the wooden surface.
Precautions for Use
Be sure to read this section before use. This product is not edible; take great care so as not to swallow. Use the product properly according to the “How to Use” instructions. Take great care when handling fire. When storing the product, avoid exposure to an open flame and areas of high temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight. During use and storage, keep out of the reach of children or pets. Do not fall asleep or leave the area while the stick is burning. Ensure that the stick has been thoroughly extinguished after use. Do not place any easy-to-burn item near the product when in use. Use only on a flat and stable surface not affected by wind, and take great care to prevent unexpected tipping, such as during an earthquake. Note that the actual burning time of an incense stick may vary depending on usage environment.
Information
CIBONE CASE Exhibition “Timescape”
ISSH products will be introduced in the CIBONE CASE exhibition “Timescape” to be held from 10/19 (Sat.) to 11/4 (Mon.), 2024.
By taking a free interpretation of the theme of time and looking at the familiar “time” from a slightly different perspective, you may have a chance to reconsider how you deal with everyday life or encounter a new sense of it.
If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by.
For more information about the exhibition, please visit the following website.
https://www.cibone.com/news_exhibition/8302/
[Overview]
CIBONE CASE (GINZA SIX 4F)
Period: 2024.10/19 (Sat) - 2024.11/4 (Mon)
Opening hours: 10:30-20:30
Address: 6-10-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
GINZA SIX 4F
TEL +81-3-5537-3101
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ISSH Web site launched
ISSH's website was launched on September 30.
This website will be updated with product information and information on the stores that carry our products.
Please look forward to the future of ISSH.
Stockist
Stores (Update: April 10, 2025)
Items handled vary by store, so please check stock status directly with the store.
【Saitama】
soui woodworks
1-1-9, Suehiro, Kawaguchi-shi,
Saitama, Japan
TEL: +81-48-287-9175
WEB
【Tokyo】
HOWMORE LIVING Marunouchi Building
4F, Marunouchi Building,
2-4-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-5846-9797
WEB
CIBONE CASE
4F, GINZA SIX,
6-10-1,Ginza, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-5537-3101
WEB
Ginza Tsutaya
6F, GINZA SIX,
6-10-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku,
Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-3575-7755
WEB
SOUVENIR FROM TOKYO
1F/ B1, The National Art Center,
7-22-2, Roppongi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-6812-9933
WEB
ENCOUNTER Madu Aoyama
1F, Seine Akira,
5-8-1, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, Japan
TEL: +81-3-3498-2971
WEB
【Kanagawa】
AYAME
1-12-16, Yuigahama, Kamakura-shi,
Kanagawa, Japan
WEB
【Toyama】
a.278 for SLOW LIVING
3587-1, Uchijima, Takaoka-shi,
Toyama, Japan
WEB
【Aichi】
5FACTORY
Work Studio partⅡ,
Tastumigaoka Garden Place,
15-3, Higashimyodaijicho, Okazaki-shi,
Aichi, Japan
TEL: +81-564-64-3126
WEB
【Miyazaki】
SONNE
1-18-6, Kamikawahigashi, Miyakonojo-shi,
Miyazaki, Japan
TEL: +81-986-77-2782
WEB
【United Kingdom】
JAPAN HOUSE LONDON
Kensington High Street,
Kensington,London W8, UK
WEB
【United States】
CIBONE Brooklyn
50 Norman Ave,Brooklyn,
NY 11222, USA
WEB
Top Hat
245 Broome St, New York,
NY 10002, USA
WEB
Pidgin
7811 NY-81, Oak Hill,
NY 12460, USA
WEB
SKU 317
317 Lafayette St, New York,
NY 10012, USA
WEB
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main Street, Nantucket,
MA 02554, USA
WEB
ISLAND-BOY
3464 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu,
HI 96816, USA
WEB
rock paper scissors
68 Main Street, Wiscasset,
Maine, USA
WEB
【Taiwan】
nozomi.choose
No. 2, Ln. 33, Wuquan 2nd St., West Dist.,
Taichung City 403030 , Taiwan
WEB