Download or read book The Book of Incense written by 森田喜代子 and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a new approach to a traditional subject, Morita offers a new awareness of the importance of scent and a fund of ideas for making better use of incense. of color photos. Line drawings & photos. Incense has a long history in Japan. At the ancient court, men and women alike scented their kimono, their rooms, and even their writing paper with signature blends of incense that admirers were sure to mention later in their love poems. Even today, Japanese incense is highly regarded for its subtlety and beauty. The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that