Kyo ROUSOKU+ (pronounced "kyo candle plus"), a Japanese candle brand by Chanois Co., Ltd. (hereinafter Chanois), a local revitalization production company, will begin pre-sales of its new "Meiso ROUSOKU" series, "Kaori ROUSOKU" (hereinafter "Kaori candles"), a collection of 12 types of Japanese candles that allow you to enjoy the colors and scents of Japan's seasons, on Makuake from December 2nd.

Project page here (pre-sale)
URL: https://www.makuake.com/project/kyorousokuplus/


"Kaori Candles" - Japanese candles that let you enjoy the colours and scents of Japan's seasons
"Kaori Candles" are different from aroma candles; they are a new type of candle never before seen, where you can "enjoy the scent, colour and flickering of light." Now, with the cooperation of Nakamura Candle, a long-established Japanese candle maker, and aroma fragrance producer Tomoko Saito, we have carried out countless discussions and manufacturing experiments to create this original product, the new Meisou ROUSOKU series, "Kaori Candles."


Now, when it is difficult to travel easily due to the spread of COVID-19, we developed this product with the hope that by enjoying a "simulated experience" of the seasonal scents and colors of various parts of Japan, you can easily and simply turn your time at home into a relaxing moment.

We imagined the scenery of Japan's four seasons, thought about the words and colors that came to mind, and selected words from the 72 seasonal periods (※) to represent the changing of the seasons throughout the year. Then, to allow you to enjoy a different scent each month inspired by these "scenery, words, and colors," we will deliver a Japanese candle that allows you to enjoy 12 different scents throughout the year, one for each month.

Three ways to enjoy scented candles
Enjoy the fresh seasonal scent when you open it
Enjoy the seasonal colors as interior décor
Enjoy the flickering flame and subtle fragrance of a Japanese candle

Enjoy 12 different seasonal colors and scents
*The 72 seasonal divisions are the 24 solar terms, which divide a year (12 months) into half-months, with each 15 days being a solar term. The 72 seasonal terms are created by dividing each solar term into thirds of approximately 5 days each.

Here are 12 types of "scented candles"

February, March, and April candles

Scent images: Grapefruit, sweet orange, meichan, petitgrain, sweet marjoram


Fragrance images: Lemon, sweet orange, bergamot, tonka bean, geranium, patchouli


Fragrance images: Lemon, ho wood, green tea, linden, marjoram
May, June, July Candles

Fragrance images: Shiso, eucalyptus globulus, lavender
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Scent images: Lavender, spike lavender, eucalyptus radiata, tea tree, marjoram


Scent images: Mint, peppermint, marjoram, laurel, vetiver, cypress

August, September, October Candles
＜August: The heavens and the earth begin to cool down (Tenchi hajimete mimushi - The heat finally subsides.)＞
Fragrance images: Eucalyptus radiata, fennel, frankincense, patchouli
＜September: Swallows return south.＞
Fragrance images: Blackcurrant (berry), lemon, sweet orange, mandarin, ho wood
＜October: Maple and ivy turn yellow (Momiji tsutakibamu - The leaves of maples and ivy turn yellow.)＞
Fragrance images: Mandarin, sweet orange, ylang ylang, linden
November, December, January Candles

Scent images: Yuzu, sweet orange, cypress, grapefruit, cedarwood

Scent images: Sweet orange, mandarin, spruce, fir, cinnamon, clove, patchouli

Scent images: Cypress, hiba, Kuromoji, Eucalyptus radiata
Manufacturing cooperation: Nakamura Candle


One of around 10 Japanese candle manufacturers and retailers across the country. Founded in 1887 (Meiji 20), this long-established Kyoto company celebrates its 133rd year this year. They manufacture Japanese candles using traditional techniques using hazelnut wax. Their hand-painted "painted candles" made by Kyoto painters are highly regarded as crafts, and they have collaborated with a high-end Swiss mechanical watch manufacturer.

Fragrance Supervision: Tomoko Saito


Born in Kyoto into a family that has been passed down through generations, she was familiar with traditional scents and culture from an early age. Based on the belief that "genuine fragrance has the power to move people," she creates fragrances using natural essential oils. With over 13 years of experience in the field, she established the "Aroma Fragrance Design Studies" course, which focuses on aroma blending and spatial design, and has had a cumulative student body of over 2,000 students. She has created over 6,000 scents and is also committed to nurturing and producing Aroma Fragrance Designers(R) across the country. In recent years, she has become a leading authority on aroma blending, producing scents for companies, art museums, concerts, and more, not only in Japan but also overseas. In 2017 and 2018, he was in charge of creating fragrances for the Panasonic Design exhibition, which won the Milan Design Award at the Milan Salone, and received rave reviews.
*Aroma Perfumer Designer(R) is a trademark or registered trademark of the Incorporated Association Plus Aroma Association (IAPA).

What are the Japanese candles from "Kyo ROUSOKU+"?


Japanese candles have wicks made from washi paper and the pith of rush grass, and wax made from wax tree nuts, vegetable oils, and rice bran wax. While a large proportion of Western candles are made with petroleum-based ingredients, Japanese/Kyoto candles are made entirely from plants, produce less oily smoke, and are considered environmentally friendly.

The first product in the Kyo ROUSOKU+ line is the Meditation Candle, an original Japanese candle designed to help you spend time at home or on your own.
▼Click here for the online shop
https://kyorousoku.official.ec/


Kyo ROUSOKU+ is a brand that "proposes a new worldview and values while preserving the original value of Japanese candles." The "+" in Kyo ROUSOKU+ reflects this idea of "proposing a new worldview and values while preserving the original value of Japanese candles."

The brand logo features the silhouette of the "U" in ROUSOKU in the shape of a Japanese candle.

【Kyo ROUSOKU+ Official Account/Website】
Instagram
▶https://www.instagram.com/kyo_rousoku/
Facebook
▶https://www.facebook.com/kyorousokuplus/
Official Website
▶https://kyorousoku.official.ec/

Through "Kyo ROUSOKU+," Chanois will strive to make Japanese candles known to as many people as possible as products that can be close to the lives and hearts of each individual, especially in times like these, and that are in line with times when time for healing is needed.

About Chanois Inc.
A planning and marketing company founded in 2006. Guided by the philosophies of "enlivening and brightening Japan with ideas" and "creating a prosperous future together with our business partners," we have launched a variety of "co-creation businesses" both domestically and internationally. We engage in regional revitalization production projects to communicate the value of various parts of Japan (culture, traditions, experiences, and products) and encourage people to visit the production areas themselves. By combining the strengths of both our partners, we create new market value that has never been seen before.
Chanois Inc. https://chanois.jp/



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