{"title":"Creating","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does the creative impulse smell like? For us, it's piquant and woodsy, herbal and fresh. It wafts up from a burning stick, firing the imagination. Whatever your pursuit, let the subtle scents of our fine incense spark your creative drive. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hanga-bamboo-incense","title":"Hanga Bamboo Incense","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFresh, fresh, fresh. This sweet green stick from Kousaido is meant to conjure a bamboo forest, and we're eating it like pandas. We burn this for a total refresh of our space—whether it's banishing bad odors or bad vibes, this incense has cool grassy notes that immediately reset the room. It plays all day all the time, but we especially love it at mid-afternoon, when the day needs a crisp, upbeat hit to glide right into evening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49589691973968,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/241213-Kouisado-Bamboo-091r1.jpg?v=1735669535"},{"product_id":"hanga-koryu-incense","title":"Hanga Koryu Incense","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich and mellow, spicy, and just a bit arousing, this ginger and sandalwood incense is perfect for when your body is calm but the mind is alert. For us, this is incense for playing games, the perfect mixture of awareness and peace. Chess, sure. Backgammon, yes, certainly. An hours-long German strategy game? You'll need a couple sticks of Hanga Koryu. A mug of genmaicha and a Cluster record will help. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49589693448528,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/241213-Kouisado-Dragon-Kouryu-100r1.jpg?v=1735669569"},{"product_id":"fushikaden-white-plum-scent-copy","title":"Katsuragawa - Wild Ginger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAwakening, well spiced, almost delicious, this incense from Kousaido conjures a warm bakery on a snowy day. Notes of Kapur Kachri (wild ginger) and clove will spark your creativity, if not your suddenly insatiable desire for a scone. We love to burn these short, sprightly sticks while writing and dreaming up new ideas. Burn in the event you need a kickstart, or your boo got the last ginger snap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49595812020560,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/241213-Kouisado-Katsuragawa-052r.jpg?v=1735670314"},{"product_id":"transcendent-aromas-sage","title":"Transcendent Aromas - Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmudge like a mofo with this powerful, fragrant stick from Tokyo Kodo. Banish those bad vibes and replace with the posi, because this incense is a mood setter for creative endeavors. We're playing upbeat chunes and heading to the studio (or overflowing inbox, hey, you do you) or whatever other project could benefit from some good olfactory juju. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokyo Kodo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49597819224400,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATA0226r1.jpg?v=1735748282"},{"product_id":"hanga-asauzu-cool-morning","title":"Hanga Morning Cool","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMorning Cool Incense is lush and invigorating, with a kind of minty tingle on the nose that immediately enlivens the room. We like this bright, fresh incense, as you might guess, in the morning. Think of it as a cup of coffee for your home as it conjures spring blooms, renewal, and an opportunity to make something afresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49597843734864,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATA250204-Kousaido-Asasuzu0326r.jpg?v=1739921482"},{"product_id":"moon","title":"Moon","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eJapanese manufacturer You You Ang claims that this incense is inspired by the moon, and fair play, Ask the Ages is a pro-Luna shop. But we love Moon in the morning. The scent is sweet, slightly spiced, activating. It fills the room nicely and we burn it to get the workday going, to tuck into the Sunday crossword puzzle, or set the scene for conversation and creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YOU YOU ANG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49597860512080,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATA250204-You-Youang-Moon0368r.jpg?v=1739921260"},{"product_id":"hanga-bamboo-maple-leaf","title":"Hanga Momiji","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, slightly piquant and woodsy, this Japanese incense from our friends at Kousiado has an enlivening quality that puts us in a creative mindset. \"Momiji\" means \"autumn leaves,\" and the Kousaido team nailed the wistful, romantic feeling of changing seasons. (Note to the heads: Ask the Ages' favorite recording of the jazz standard Autumn Leaves can be found on Canonball Adderly's Somethin' Else. Shout out to Miles on that muted trumpet!) Use Momiji to activate your space, and yourself, when you're on the come-up and want to perfume the studio, atelier, garret, or wherever else you let your freaky self loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"5\" style=\"width: 100.088%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 98.1449%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49597875224912,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATA250204-Kousaido-Maple-Leaf0338r.jpg?v=1739921185"},{"product_id":"incense-starter-kit","title":"Starter Set","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKick off your incense collection–and significantly enhance the in-crib vibes–with an Ask the Ages incense Starter Set. Pulled from our curated selection of artisanal incense, the four boxes of incense, handsome tray, and burning accoutrements are everything you need to slide onto Incense Standard Time. The scent profiles range from warm-and-woodsy to damn near mystical, and our emphasis on all-natural Japanese incense ensures that you’re only bringing the most salutary botanicals, herbs, woods, and spices into the casa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Starter Set comes with four boxes of incense, a wooden tray, an ash dish, a burner ball, and matches. So whether the mood you’re setting is celebratory, celestial, or cerebral, your budding incense library has you covered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ask the Ages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51075971973456,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/am5589178903-R1-050-23A.jpg?v=1740860457"},{"product_id":"moon-mix","title":"Moon Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOur pal Mike, the head honcho at Zouz Incense, describes his Moon Mix cones as \"watery, soft, flowery, feminine, intuitive, dreamy, meditative.\" We couldn't agree more. We love how Moon Mix comes on hot and soft and then lingers. Chalk it up to the flowery orris root, which can extend how long a scent hangs in the air and the presence of myrrh which gives this burn a long, smoky tail. Moon Mix is a whole vibe that can really fill the room, one that we like for getting into a creative headspace. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zouz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243345609040,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATA250424-Moon-Mix0455r.jpg?v=1746709862"},{"product_id":"sun-smoke","title":"Sun Smoke","description":"\u003cp\u003eCup of tea, everybody out of the house, a couple hours to get into it. For us, you can't just dial up the muse. Instead, you kinda have to invite her in, and we love to set the mood with Sun Smoke from Zouz. This burn is mellow, earthy, and spicy—a great background to enliven whatever has your focus. Notes of clove, cinnamon, and anise land soft on the nose, and linger as you dive deep into your project. Note that this incense my also require a bakery run. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zouz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243349737808,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATA250424-Sunol0450r.jpg?v=1746799504"},{"product_id":"izumi","title":"Izumi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith a name that means “gushing spring,” it’s little surprise that this subtle incense is ideal for refreshing the room. It’s a mix of sandalwood and healing herbs, and it conjures the Asian health food store of your dreams. According to Koju, this unique blend is designed to help clear and quiet the mind. We burn it for a calming, centering vibe around the house before taking on a big project.\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-e30d213a-7fff-d77d-a31f-93a0141c4658\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koju","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561139470672,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATAIzumi0508r.jpg?v=1750470497"},{"product_id":"manshunko","title":"Manshunko Oud","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrothers and sisters, do you ever need this incense in your life! Bright, woodsy, calming, and subtly sweet, this perfumed smoke will transform your crummy apartment into a dewy forest of Japanese delight. The 190-year-old incense maker Hayashi Ryushodo dubbed this incense \"A Million Springs\" and they nailed the feeling of awakening and possibility it conjures. This one is a year-round burn, ideal for mornings, Satie on the turntable, and writing longhand in ink. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a deeper, more meditative take on agarwood incense, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/asktheages.com\/products\/zuiunko\" title=\"Zuiunko Incense - Agarwood Hayashi Ryuoshodo\"\u003eHayashi Ryushodo's Zuiunko\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayashi Ryushodo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52117127332176,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATAManshunko0561r.jpg?v=1758969304"},{"product_id":"fushi-kaden-assortment","title":"Moss, Plum, and Ginger Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoss Garden is one of our top sellers here at Ask the Ages, followed quickly by its cousins White Plum and Wild Ginger. Now, we're thrilled to offer the full set of these gorgeous Japanese incenses from Kousaido. Lots to love about them individually—earthy and sensual, spicy and fresh, floral and soft—but taken as a group you're kind of hitting all the incense notes a nose needs. These are all daily drivers around ATA HQ and this trio at this price makes for an ideal introductory set for the incense rookie in your life. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422975193424,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATAShishin0617r.jpg?v=1773870768"},{"product_id":"tennen-kitayama-sugi","title":"Cedarwood - Kitayama Sugi","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese cedar (kitayama sugi) is the hero of this all-natural incense from our pals at Kousaido. The Kyoto-based incense maker recently launched a line of all-natural incense, and this warm, woodsy aroma is the closest you'll get to rolling around on the floor of a Japanese forest. The scent here is gentle and nuanced, with spicy undertones giving the soft cedar just a little kick. Honestly, burn this guy any time, but we're partial to this one on quiet mornings, in moments of contemplation, and laid out on the sofa reading. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kousaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52422980829520,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATAShishin0609r.jpg?v=1773871261"},{"product_id":"terra","title":"Terra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe LA-based incense maker Hyungi describes Terra as \"a\u003cspan\u003e grounding blend of damp soil and woods, evoking quiet walks through the forests of my childhood.\" And brother, are we right there with her. We love this earthy mix of soil and flora, whose key ingredients include cedar leaf, vetiver, bay rum, sandalwood, birch, ginseng, and allspice. This burn is loamy and spiced, evoking the rich forest floor rather than the treetops. Blaze in the event you want to unlock your artsy side, or you want to snuggle up with Gaia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hyungi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52516525703504,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATAHyungi0640r.jpg?v=1773870915"},{"product_id":"yuri","title":"Yuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A delicate mix of Korean herbs and blossoms, carrying the sunlit greens and florals of my mother’s garden.\" We love the LA-based incense maker Hyungi Park because her work is at once personal and evocative. This incense is the perfect mix of herbaceous and floral, with hints of coriander, shiso leaf, lemongrass, peony, ginseng, and white tea. To us, this incense is homey, rustic, and gorgeous and we burn it to fire creativity or set the mood for a cozy night in. Pair with Alice Coltrane and matcha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hyungi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52516526031184,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/0066\/3888\/files\/2024-ATAHyungi0641r.jpg?v=1773870875"},{"product_id":"satin","title":"Satin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatin, made by our pal Hyungi Park, is big and floral and sexy and lush. It's one of our favorites from her Cityscapes collection, and she describes it as a\u003cspan\u003e \"dark embrace of sultry rose, myrrh, and smoky tobacco, an ode to the endless nights in Brooklyn.\" Sounds like Hyungi might have been having hotter Brooklyn nights than us, but it's apt! 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