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It was around this time that samurai warriors began perfuming their helmets and armor with incense before going into battle as they prepared to meet their fate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, incense promises to become even more acceptable and desirable as a new dimension in gracious living that opens up a whole new world of spiritual awareness and understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNippon Kodo firmly believe that all people should be allowed to be exposed to all types of incense and incense uses. Its mission is to serve the world population the very best that the world of incense has to offer while at the same time expanding the breadth of incense knowledge through enlightening information dissemination. Please come join Nippon Kodo on its journey through incense Time and Space; you will be enlightened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"interior-garden-nature-incense-lemongrass-and-mint","title":"Interior Garden Nature Incense - Lemongrass and Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsteban Paris Interior Garden Nature Incense sare designed for the well-being of all and the planet. They are made in the Japanese Style with natural extracts and vegan ingredients. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemongrass and Mint - Fresh, citrusy aromatic perfume. 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All packages are adorned with well-known and historical pieces of Japanese art. This is a wonderful set for anyone new to incense or has an affinity towards the Japanese culture. 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