Nippon Kodo Releases Limited Edition Incense Supervised by Model Miyu Kotani, Collaborating with Podcast 'Omiyu's Suki Collection Club'

Nippon Kodo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshiyuki Tsuchiya) will release the original incense "Suki Shushu Club Suki wo Tsunagu Kaori" (Suki Collection Club: Scent that Connects Likes), in collaboration with the J-WAVE podcast program "Omiyu's Suki Collection Club," exclusively online starting Friday, May 15. Prior to the launch, a limited quantity pre-sale will also be held on Saturday, May 9, the day of the public recording of the program, at "PODCAST EXPO 2026" (held May 9-10), one of Japan's largest podcast events. ■ About the original incense "Suki Shushu Club Suki wo Tsunagu Kaori" This product was born from the desire of Nippon Kodo, a program supporter, and the navigator Miyu Kotani (nickname: Omiyu), to "express the feeling of 'like' through scent." Omiyu herself supervised everything from the scent blending to the details of the package design. It is a completely original incense where Omiyu's "likes" and sensibilities dwell in every corner. The concept of the scent is "a scent that connects likes." It is a natural and calming scent that gently stays close to your "likes." Product name: Suki Shushu Club Suki wo Tsunagu Kaori Price: 3,000 yen (excluding tax) Contents: 45 sticks (with incense stand) Burning time per stick: Approx. 13 minutes Incense size: Approx. 57mm * Online exclusive sale (scheduled to start selling from Friday, May 15) URL: https://www.nipponkodo.co.jp/collab/omiyuno/ ■ About "Omiyu's Suki Collection Club" "Omiyu's Suki Collection Club" is a J-WAVE podcast program navigated by model Miyu Kotani, who has over 100,000 followers. It started with a voice from a follower on Kotani's social media saying, "I don't know how to find my own 'likes'." The feeling of "like" supports you and gives you confidence when you are lost in life—like a protective charm. Through dialogues with guests, the content explores the power of such emotions of "like" and how to face one's true self, gathering much empathy. Nippon Kodo has participated as a supporter since 2025. Omiyu's own deep attachment to "scent" was the starting point for this collaboration project. Broadcasting station: J-WAVE (81.3FM) Program name: Omiyu's Suki Collection Club Podcast distribution date: Distributed every Friday Navigator: Miyu Kotani Program HP: https://www.j-wave.co.jp/podcasts/omiyu/ Program Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omiyuno_sukiclub/ Program Hashtag: #OmiyunoSukiCollectionClub ■ Limited quantity pre-sale at public recording location, plus scent workshop On Saturday, May 9, at the free area within "PODCAST EXPO 2026" held at the complex facility HOME/WORK VILLAGE in Ikejiri, Tokyo, a commemorative public recording of the program and a limited quantity pre-sale of this product will be held. (*Cashless payment only, cash not accepted) Also, to commemorate the release, a free workshop will be held at the same venue. You can freely combine multiple fragrances to create your own original scented sachet filled with your "likes." Date: Saturday, May 9 Time: 10:00 - 19:00 10:15 / 11:00 / 11:45 Held at any time after the public recording ends (scheduled to resume around 16:00) Duration: Approx. 30 minutes How to participate: First-come-first-served on site (*Ends when materials run out) Name: PODCAST EXPO 2026 (#PCEX2026) Date: Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 2026 *Pre-sale of collaboration incense and public recording are on Saturday, May 9 only Location: HOME/WORK VILLAGE (2-4-5 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) Content: Podcast Weekend 2026 / P7 - PODCAST SUMMIT 2026 Organizer: PODCAST EXPO Executive Committee (Zatsudan Co., Ltd. / Sanposha Co., Ltd.) Details: https://podcastexpo.jp [Miyu Kotani Profile] Born in Tokyo in 1991. Started acting as a model at age 14. Active in fashion magazines such as "GINZA" and "Liniere" as well as corporate advertisements. She deeply loves cats and classic coffee shops, and the number of followers on her Instagram, where she transmits her partiality, exceeds 100,000. An unparalleled book lover, she also writes essays and contributes articles. Conveying daily realizations and favorite things to many people.