Nippon Kodo, a Tokyo-based fragrance maker known for its incense sticks and incense, is taking part in the event "Kaori to, Watashi.: Encounters With Scents That Stay Close to Daily Life" (香りと、わたし。), held at Daimaru Sapporo (大丸札幌店) from November 11 (Wednesday) to November 16 (Monday), 2026.
Nippon Kodo has nurtured Japan's incense culture for many years. In recent years, more people enjoy fragrance in a variety of everyday situations beyond Buddhist rituals, such as changing their mood, relaxing, and personal grooming.
Finding a Fragrance for Everyday Life
In line with the event theme of "fragrance that stays close to daily life," Nippon Kodo suggests new ways to bring fragrance into everyday routines. Visitors can try a wide range of fragrance items, from body fragrances such as water-based perfumes to room fragrances such as incense and diffusers, and find a scent that suits them.
Event Details
- Event name: Kaori to, Watashi.: Encounters With Scents That Stay Close to Daily Life (香りと、わたし。)
- Dates: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) to November 16 (Monday)
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day)
- Location: Daimaru Sapporo (大丸札幌店), 7th floor, event space
- Official website: https://www.daimaru.co.jp/sapporo/fragrance/index2026.html
Brands on Sale
The following brands are scheduled to be sold at the event.
- ESTEBAN (エステバン): https://esteban.co.jp/
- CHIË (チエ): https://www.nipponkodo.co.jp/shop/products/list?category_id=150025
- Scentscape (セントスケープ): https://www.nipponkodo.co.jp/shop/products/list?category_id=150023
- Kayuragi (かゆらぎ): https://www.nipponkodo.co.jp/iyashi/kayuragi/
Free Incense Sample
Customers who buy 500 yen (tax included) or more of Nippon Kodo products receive an incense sample as a gift. The gift is limited to the first 400 customers and ends once supplies run out.
