Hibi Match - Gift Box 5 Assorted Fragrances

During the Meiji period, Harima began domestic match production using European techniques, and due to their quality, Japanese matches became popular export goods. This led to the development of match manufacturing as a local industry in Hyogo, with Harima benefiting from marine transportation facilities; today, the region contributes roughly 70% of Japan’s domestic match production volume. Similarly, in 1850, craftsmen from Sakai brought incense manufacturing techniques to Awaji Island during the final days of the Tokugawa shogunate; the island’s westerly winds, ideal for drying incense, have made it the largest incense manufacturer in Japan, producing about 70% of the domestic volume. Gift box of 5 assorted fragrances. Each gift box will have 1 box of 8 incense sticks in the following scents: Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Tea Tree, & Ylang Ylang. Each purchase comes with a burning pad for safe burning. Approximately 10 minutes of burning time. Scent lingers for about 30 minutes or more.

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Please note that incense matches are delicate. To light, place your forefinger over the match head and strike. Wait for the flame to reach the incense, about 1/4" of the way down. It will extinguish itself around this point or you can gently blow it out. Place the smoking incense on the burning mat and enjoy.
Matches breaking during lighting is not common and becomes less frequent after one gets a feel for it, however if breakage does occur, light both sides with a lighter and proceed as instructed above.