Shoyeido Top-End Kyara Premium - Gentle Smile (Misho)

Gentle Smile (Misho)

Happiness & Understanding

The peace and open-heartedness of a smile inspires Misho, one of Shoyeido's most beloved creations.

As legend has it, an angel flew down from the sky to give a flower to the Buddha. Seeing it held quietly in his hand, one of his disciples gently smiled. Said the Buddha, 'You have now received all the highest teachings'.

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A highly skilled artisan makes most exclusive incense by hand. Made from centuries-old recipes containing fine ingredients. 

The finest quality Agarwood / Oudh is becoming increasingly rare and the reliable supply will be difficult in the future. To monitor production of our premium incenses, and with respect to the environment of nature, the amount of production of our premium incense is limited. 

All About Shoyeido

Since their establishment in the early 18^th century, Shoyeido has worked diligently to perfect the art of manufacturing Japanese incense, also known as “koh”
Shoyeido's pleased to offer a wide variety of Japanese incense for use in many applications --- for praying in a religious setting, for special activities such as Tea Ceremony, and simply to scent a room for a casual occasion.
Shoyeido create styles of incense ranging from stick incense to aromatic wood chips, kneaded incense, pressed incense and sachets.
It is their mission at Shoyeido to continue to uphold the traditions, art, and ancestry in the manufacturing of Japanese Incense “Koh”.

Gift of Nature

Natural ingredients such as agarwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, clove, star anise – to name a few – are not indigenous to Japan. We work closely with many countries to gather these items and to protect the ecological integrity of all natural components in our incense recipes.
 
We believe it is not only our responsibility to appreciate and protect these generous gifts of nature, but also to preserve the traditions of incense blending that have been passed down from generation to generation.
 
Shoyeido products are produced with the greatest care so our customers can enjoy the highest quality incense.
 

Incense for Mind and Atmosphere

It is widely believed that incense was brought to Japan over 1400 years ago, along with the conveyance of Buddhism.
 
Historically, Japanese Incense has often been cherished and used for religious occasions, in the social routine of samurai warriors, and more.
 
During the Edo period (1603-1867), incense became popular among all classes, as it was established as a tradition for all Japanese culture.
 
Centuries later, the Japanese style of living has changed but the appreciation and pride for incense in Japanese culture remains the same.
 
We are pleased to convey the concept of “life with fragrance” to our customers.

Ten Virtues of Koh

1. It brings communication with the transcendent
2. It refreshes mind and body.
3. It removes impurity.
4. It brings alertness.
5. It is a companion in solitude.
6. In the midst of busy affairs, it brings a moment of peace.
7. When it is plentiful, one never tires of it.
8. When there is little, still one is satisfied.
9. Age does not change its efficacy.
10. Used everyday, it does no harm.