ブックタイトルEverything about Incense

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Everything about Incense

Types of IncenseIn Focus6There are many types of incense which have different shapes and are used indifferent ways. Let’s take a look at them and how they are used.Burning IncenseTraditional stick incense is a kind of incense that is lit with a flame. The shape and aroma of incense isdifferent depending on where people use it.Conical Incense(Cone type)Coil IncenseBuddhist Altarand Stick IncenseYou light the tip of this kindof incense. Since the areathat burns increases as it getssmaller, the fragrance graduallygets stronger.This is long incense that hasbeen shaped into a spiral. Itburns for a long time, and isgood for large rooms and placeswith good airflow.This is the type of incense mostfamiliar to Japanese households.In addition to that which is offeredat family Buddhist altars, there arekinds that come in various fragrancesand lengths depending on theirintended use.Without burning or heatingSince this type of incense is blended so that it will give off a fragrance at room temperature, it can bereadily enjoyed. People also use it as a room decoration and wear it as an accessory.SachetsThese contain scents that have been chopped up into small piecesand blended. In addition to the standard scented bags shaped likea purse, there are also those shaped like bookmarks and ones withstraps for attaching to your cell phone.40