

A New Routine to Reset Yourself
Some days just feel off? Your thoughts drift, your energy stalls, and you need a moment to feel like you again. That's your cue to pause and reset.
Light incense, let the scent ground you, and breathe in a new kind of calm. It's a simple ritual that helps you tune out the noise, spark new energy, and begin again — mind clear, mood lifted, flow unlocked.

Light incense, let the scent ground you, and breathe in a new kind of calm. It's a simple ritual that helps you tune out the noise, spark new energy, and begin again — mind clear, mood lifted, flow unlocked.
Unlock Your Flow
- Before studying or creative work
- To refresh your mood
- To chill and relax with friends
Bringing incense into your everyday life helps you find your Flow—that zone where focus and energy come naturally. It’s the little routines that shape who you become next. Let incense be part of your journey.
Create Your Own Flow with Scent
Switch Your Mood with Authentic Incense – Easy Starter Kit


Start casual, go authentic
With this kit, you can choose scents to match your mood and your day. Discover how authentic incense can transform your space and make it unmistakably you.
Join the #UnlockYourFlow Challenge!
Oct 31 – Dec 15, 2025
We’re inviting you to share how incense helps you get in the zone.
Selected posts will be featured on our official page, and you’ll get a chance to win exclusive incense gift sets!
Nippon Kodo Universe Gift Set
1 Winner
A rare assortment uniting signature selections from the diverse realms of Nippon Kodo's renowned brands - this set invites you to experience the artistry and variety of our most celebrated fragrance houses together in one harmonious collection.
Nippon Kodo Surf Legacy Gift Set
8 Winners
A rare find for incense and surf enthusiasts alike, this set includes one of the last SURF BURNER's in production, a Pipeline (Shortboard) bamboo incense holder, with its sleek, realistic surfboard design. Plus, two of our most popular H&E bamboo scents: Sandalwood and Bergamot.
Nippon Kodo Universe Gift Set
1 Winner
A rare assortment uniting signature selections from the diverse realms of Nippon Kodo's renowned brands - this set invites you to experience the artistry and variety of our most celebrated fragrance houses together in one harmonious collection.
Nippon Kodo Surf Legacy Gift Set
8 Winner
A rare find for incense and surf enthusiasts alike, this set includes one of the last SURF BURNER's in production, a Pipeline (Shortboard) bamboo incense holder, with its sleek, realistic surfboard design. Plus, two of our most popular H&E bamboo scents: Sandalwood and Bergamot.
How to enter



■ Eligibility
Open to residents of the United States (50 states and the District of Columbia). Must be 18 years or older (or the age of majority in your state of residence). Employees of Nippon Kodo and their affiliates are not eligible to participate.
■ How to Enter
Platform: Instagram - @nipponkodo_usa and/or TikTok - @nipponkodo
Include the official hashtag #UnlockYourFlow in your caption.
Mention the official account. Mentions will not cross between platforms.
Use your favorite incense. Nippon Kodo products are not required to enter.
Multiple entries are allowed (no limit). However, entries will be counted per account, so multiple posts do not increase the odds of winning.
Separate posts on Instagram and TikTok will each count as one entry.
Duplicate or spammy posts with identical content may be disqualified to ensure fairness.
Please make sure your account and post are set to public.
- Submission Deadline:All entries must be submitted by December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT).
- Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
- Winners will be notified directly by December 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PT).
Agree to the Official Rules and Terms of Conditions.
■ Prizes
b. elemense - Tetsukon (Japanese Incense 40 sticks)
c. Yohaku - Moon Jazz (Aroma Oil)
d. Esteban - Neroli (Decorative Candle)
e. KITOWA - Hiba white-cedar (Japanese Incense 40 sticks)
f. Nippon Kodo - Smudge Set (White Sage x1, Palo Santo x3, Abalone Shell x1)
g. Book - The Scent of Japan (Japanese language edition)
b. Nippon Kodo - H&E Bergamot (Bamboo Incense 20 sticks)
c. Nippon Kodo - Surf Burner Pipeline (Bamboo Stick Burner)
Real Moments from the #UnlockYourFlow Challenge
Tiktok
Unlock the Next Level of Scent
You’ve started your journey with our Starter Kit—the perfect way to get a feel for incense. Now it’s time to level up. Discover authentic Japanese incense, crafted with centuries of tradition, to take your Flow routine even deeper.




