Production
Each manufacturer has their unique techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation. The general production process is as follows.
1. Mixing/Churning/Kneading
The raw materials are mixed and churned to meet the specifications
for the specific type of incense. The mixture is then kneaded with water
and dyes under carefully controlled temperature and humidity.
2. Kneaded Blocks
The kneaded incense paste is then molded into cylinder-shaped blocks
about 30cm in diameter, known as “Neri-Tama.”
3. Extrusion/Cutting
The blocks of kneaded incense paste are inserted into an extruder
and forced through metal holes called “Sugane” to form long strings.
These strings are then placed on a receiving tray
and cut free from the extruder using a bamboo spatula.
4. Straightening
The strings are laid side by side on drying boards without gaps,
cut to the proper length, and straightened.
5. Drying
The drying boards with the strings are moved to the drying area,
where the strings are left to dry naturally by exposure to the western wind
for approximately 3 to 5 days.
6. Bundling and Packaging
After the strings are dried, they undergo a rigorous visual inspection
before being bundled and packaged in containers.
Each manufacturer has their unique techniques
that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The general production process is as follows.
1. Mixing/Churning/Kneading
The raw materials are mixed and churned
to meet the specifications for the specific type of incense.
The mixture is then kneaded with water and dyes
under carefully controlled temperature and humidity.
2. Kneaded Blocks
The kneaded incense paste is then molded into cylinder-shaped blocks about 30cm in diameter, known as “Neri-Tama.”
3. Extrusion/Cutting
The blocks of kneaded incense paste are inserted into an extruder and forced through metal holes called “Sugane” to form
long strings. These strings are then placed on a receiving tray
and cut free from the extruder using a bamboo spatula.
4. Straightening
The strings are laid side by side on drying boards without gaps,
cut to the proper length, and straightened.
5. Drying
The drying boards with the strings are moved to the drying area,
where the strings are left to dry naturally by exposure
to the western wind for approximately 3 to 5 days.
6. Bundling and Packaging
After the strings are dried, they undergo a rigorous visual inspection before being bundled and packaged in containers.
Each manufacturer has their unique techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The general production process is as follows.
1. Mixing/Churning/ Kneading
The raw materials are mixed and churned to meet the specifi-cations for the specific type of incense. The mixture is then kneaded with water and dyes under carefully controlled temperature and humidity.
2. Kneaded Blocks
The kneaded incense paste is then molded into cylinder-shaped blocks about 30cm in diameter, known as “Neri-Tama.”
3. Extrusion/Cutting
The blocks of kneaded incense paste are inserted into an extruder and forced through metal holes called “Sugane” to form long strings. These strings are then placed on a receiving tray and cut free from the extruder using a bamboo spatula.
4. Straightening
The strings are laid side by side on drying boards without gaps, cut to the proper length, and straightened.
5. Drying
The drying boards with the strings are moved to the drying area, where the strings are left to dry naturally by exposure to the western wind for approximately 3 to 5 days.
6. Bundling and Packaging
After the strings are dried, they undergo a rigorous visual inspection before being bundled and packaged in containers.