Sold Out in Japan - Shoyeido Incense "Myō" - Annual Limited Edition Incense - Discontinued Item

Shoyeido Incense "Myō" - 2026 Annual Limited Edition with Special Packaging - Exclusive Import Every year, the Imperial Household Agency of Japan hosts the [Utakai Hajime no Gi] (Imperial Poetry Reading Ceremony) at the beginning of the year. As is customary, the theme is announced in late December of the preceding year, followed by submissions from across the nation. During the ceremony, the Emperor, Empress, and members of the aristocracy recite their compositions, and selected works from the public are also read aloud. In keeping with tradition, Shoyeido is invited annually to present its exclusive "Otōdō-kō" incense to participate in this grand event. Following tradition, renowned artist Junko Miwa is invited to design the special wrapping paper, creating a complete and cohesive presentation. This year's Otōdō-kō, "Myō," is presented in an exquisite package containing eight 7cm incense sticks and a special magatama-shaped incense holder. This year, Ms. Miwa's artwork also features an ancient poem inscribed by calligrapher Aya Kikuchi, allowing you to appreciate Ms. Miwa's beautiful artistry and the elegant realm of ancient poetry alongside the incense. Accompanying you in enjoying this cultural feast, a clear, astringent note is followed by a touch of sweetness. Amidst a slightly richer aroma, it allows you to joyfully welcome the new year. Wo Si Cultural & Creative, the sole card specialty store in Taiwan, was favored by Kyoto's Shoyeido in 2018, becoming their official distributor in Taiwan. This marked the first instance globally of a card specialty store becoming an authorized distributor for Shoyeido. Founded in Hōei 2 (1705), the most renowned incense purveyor in Kyoto, Japan, 【Kōrō Shoyeido】, boasts over three hundred years of history, now in its twelfth generation. They continue to produce incense using traditional methods and natural ingredients. Many of Kyoto's famous temples, including Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji, Tō-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera, use Shoyeido incense. The incense souvenirs you purchase at these temples are also meticulously crafted by Shoyeido. All incense products are handcrafted in Kyoto workshops, adhering to ancient techniques. Shoyeido's other complete range of products, from censers and small incense rests to personal scent pouches, are all made in Japan using the finest materials. Despite Shoyeido's considerable fame in Japan and abroad, they maintain only nine directly managed stores across Japan, deliberately avoiding an increase in sales points or the use of franchise systems to expand sales volume, thereby ensuring the highest quality of products and services. For their global overseas locations, they rigorously vet the business philosophy and attitude of each distributor and strictly limit the number of official distributors to safeguard their century-old reputation. Although incense has no expiration date, to ensure that enthusiasts in Taiwan can enjoy the freshest incense, Wo Si Cultural & Creative places orders every two months using a small-order system. Products are shipped directly from the Kyoto headquarters to Taipei, ensuring the optimal quality of the incense. Furthermore, due to the collaborative relationship and mutual trust with the headquarters, Wo Si Cultural & Creative is one of the few distributors permitted to sell Shoyeido's overseas limited edition incense and Japanese domestic limited edition products. Consequently, Wo Si Cultural & Creative has now introduced nine different product lines, encompassing nearly eighty distinct incense varieties. In addition, they offer over sixty types of related accessories such as incense holders, dishes, and censers. This allows you to select from a wide array of Shoyeido incense products without needing to travel to Kyoto. ※Product dimensions are measured flat in centimeters. Slight variations may occur due to manual measurement. ※Product colors may vary slightly due to computer screen settings. Please refer to the actual product for accurate color representation.