It is said that candles came from China during the Nara period. Candles at that time were made from wax collected from bee's nest and only high-ranking people
were allowed to use.
It was the Muromachi period that warousoku (Japanese candle) was born. They began to produce candles made of wax collected from a Japanese wax tree. It has been widely spread in the Edo period, and it has a long history.
The special feature of warousoku is that because there is little oil smoke, the altar and the room do not get dirty easily, and it can be wiped easily. When lighting the fire, it will burn powerfully and will not disappear with a few winds. Also, even if there is no wind, the flames will shake, so it is very mysterious.
When the candle is lit, stay in a position where you can see the flame.
Please do not place any flammable objects near the candle.
Do not use in windy areas.
The candle should be fixed in a straight position on a non-flammable candlestick that matches the hole of the candle.
Please note that Japanese candles have a thicker wick, which results in a larger flame.
Do not touch the product when it is burning or immediately after it is extinguished, as it may cause burns.
If the wick starts to stick out while burning, use a wick picker or tongs to remove it, leaving 1 to 2 cm.
Do not store under direct sunlight or in high temperature and humidity. It may discolor.
Keep out of reach of children.
Since it is made of vegetable wax, white powder may stick to it depending on the storage condition, but it will come off when you wipe it off. There is no problem in use, so please do not worry.
Thank you for such care in packing the Items. All arrived beautifully and I am delighted to have the pieces in my Home. Each piece evokes such warmth and craftsmanship. Looking forward to purchasing from you again. Hope I can get your Towel Hooks as they look very streamlined in the future!
A.S. from USA
What a beautiful Japanese gift!
The candles are exquisite as is the ceramic flower holder.
I love also the wooden candle box.
Thank you so much for this very thoughtful gift of light.
I hope you have lots of customers, fatigued from COVID-19 who are anxious to come to Ginza today and shop.
D.R. from Australia
This item is usually shipped in 3 business days. We will inform you of the estimated shipping date if shipping is delayed due to a shortage.
Nakamura Rousoku's candles up to about 10-monme can be used. If the candle is larger than that, it may fall over, so please be careful. Boxed.
Size: About Ø4.5cm
Price: 1,000 JPY
Nakamura Rousoku
Founded in 1887 in Kyoto, while Nakamura Rousoku preserves the tradition of 100% vegetable wax Japanese candles, they also continue to take on new challenges such as making decorated candles painted by Kyoyuzen dyeing painters, as well as making Japanese candles with fragrance.
