Haze Wax Candle - Tōhaku

This candle was inspired by ‘The Pine Trees’ ink painting by Hasegawa Tōhaku (1539-1610), a prominent painter of the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japan. His painting depicts the beautiful pine forests of Nanao City, where these candles are made. The candle and its flame is meant to recreate the simple and elegant lines of the pine trees, paying homage to Hasegawa’s work. The wax of the candle is made from the nuts of the Haze tree grown in Fukuoka Prefecture. The production of these candles helps contribute to the conservation and reforestation of Haze trees.

Chūbu

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.