Table-style kumikō incense gathering at Nikkei Centre

Zankakō 残花香 Late Cherry Blossoms
at Nikkei Centre

In conjunction with the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre Month of O-Hanami cultural programs, we were very pleased to partner with The Dōjin Japanese Arts Society to offer two sessions of a sakura-themed kumikō (incense appreciation exercise), where guests had a chance to experience and compare three types of highly fragrant woods in a game that incorporates seasonal and literary references. It was a wonderful opportunity for guests to engage their senses while learning about kōdō, the Japanese Way of Incense.

Led by Hitomi (Tōkō) Ginnan sensei, these sessions were held in the ryūrei 立礼 style -- seated at long tables. This accessible format provided a different kind of experience from our usual classes, which are held on tatami mats. 

For more information about our incense ceremony classes and programs, see our Experience Kodo page or contact us by email at kodo [at] sabitea
For more about the various Japanese cultural programming  hosted by Dōjin Arts, see their website at: www.dojinarts.org or follow them on social media @dojinarts