Japan shares two thirds of its land with a lush and abundant forest. For centuries the forest has nurtured our lives with many blessings. Fragrance is one of them, and is deeply connected to our everyday living.
Our Essential Oils are extracted in various regions in Japan, mainly utilizing thinned wood, branches and leaves. Thus, we protect our precious natural resources, which enhance our lives.
Yoshino Hinoki is used in Horyuji Temple, the world’s oldest wooden structure. Aomori Hiba is a tree species in one of Japan’s three most beautiful forests, and Kyoto Kitayama Sugi is used Sukiya Style structures – a prominent form of traditional Japanese architecture.
Essential oils extracted from these trees are believed to have excellent bactericidal and antibacterial properties, as well as healing and comforting effects like those from forest bathing.
The brand name HONO-KA literally means “a slight indication of some existence,” which is like a hint of something in the air. We hope a drop of our extraordinary Japanese essential oils adds a subtle enrichment to your everyday life.
We want to make living with fragrances easily available to everyone.
With this in mind, we are introducing our curated essential oils from around the world.
