From Honpo Co., Ltd., a long-established Buddhist altar fittings manufacturer representing 400 years of Takaoka Copperware history, comes "ritual," a brand that harmonizes space and mind with exquisite sound and natural fragrance
Honpo Co., Ltd., a long-established Takaoka Copperware manufacturer with 400 years of history, has launched a new brand "ritual" that combines the sound of traditional "orin" with natural aromas. With the concept of incorporating mindfulness into daily life, it will make its debut at "Interior Lifestyle" held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10th.
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Honpo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture), which carries on the 400-year tradition of "Takaoka Copperware" since the Edo period and has produced numerous Buddhist statues and art crafts, is pleased to announce the launch of "ritual," a brand that lightly incorporates mindfulness into daily life.
The concept of ritual, realized through collaboration with Tomoko Saito, a leading expert in aroma blending design® active both domestically and internationally in places like Milan and Kyoto, is "Waves of sound, breath of the forest. A tangible presence unseen." The clear sound of the traditional craft "orin," born from 80 years of established techniques, meets natural fragrances created primarily from Japanese wood essential oils. This results in a new sensory product that, while traditional, offers a minimalist style to create the necessary space for modern life.
ritual will make its debut exhibition at "Interior Lifestyle," Japan's largest international trade fair, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10th (Wednesday) to 12th (Friday). We invite you to experience the beautiful resonance of sound and original fragrances, along with the brand's worldview.
【About ritual】
Concept: "Waves of sound, breath of the forest. A tangible presence unseen."
In a daily life constantly washed by waves of information, what is needed now is not to add something, but a "punctuation mark" to return to inner stillness. With this thought, a new "form of harmonization" was born. A presence that cannot be seen, yet is certainly there. Let sound and fragrance become a new ritual for a comfortable daily life. To return deeply and quietly to oneself.
【Product Lineup】
Tree
Tree is an orin crafted from brass and walnut, designed to blend into modern living. Its organic, plant-like form and endearing presence naturally integrate into any space. With a light style that doesn't require an orin stick, the sound's reverberation spreads long, deep, and quietly. It is a beautiful tool for harmonizing the five senses during morning or evening moments.
Tomoko Saito supervised "ritual Aroma Blend Oils"
These are three types of fragrances designed to match the ritual concept, with a focus on natural essential oils. You can use your preferred fragrance according to the scene.
Soh (Refreshing)
The moment the orin rings, the sound transforms into air. Soh is a fragrance that embodies that "instant of transition." In the early spring morning when the snow begins to melt, a cool breeze glides down the mountain slopes. Into that air, the pure essence of cedar and the light of yuzu dissolve, purifying the chest. Japanese cedar and hinoki, grown deep in the mountains, form the backbone of the blend, layered with the vibrant light of yuzu and the clear stimulation of juniper berry. The fragrance is liberated from gravity, moving upwards and upwards. Light, clear, yet with a core. A single signal to awaken dormant senses and draw the body back to "here and now." Like the lingering echo after the sound fades. Soh instantly rewrites the atmosphere of daily life, gently illuminating the start of a new morning.
Rin (Dignified)
Beyond stripping away the unnecessary, something remains. Rin is a fragrance that captures the moment of eliminating noise and converging solely on "being." Standing on a high mountain ridge, in the beautifully clear and pure air, one instinctively straightens their back. Releasing the superfluous, breathing becomes deeper and quieter. Cedar and kuromoji quietly support the backbone of the blend, while the stony scent of frankincense sinks deep within, gently harmonizing the flow of time. A quiet yet powerful transparency found beyond what has been stripped away. Dignified and unwavering. A signal wrapped in silence, to turn one's consciousness inward and gather scattered thoughts. Like the stillness after the wind stops—Rin changes the density of space, vividly bringing one's own core to the surface.
Yuh (Relaxed)
Even at night, breathing can remain shallow. As if holding one's breath all along. Yuh is a fragrance for quietly unwinding. Kuromoji is an ancient Japanese aromatic plant. The sweet and soft scent emitted by its branches and leaves is modest and somewhat nostalgic. The sweetness of kuromoji and ho wood layers deeply, while marjoram sweet quietly takes on the role of "embrace" within. Unnoticed, tension unwinds, breathing deepens, and consciousness eventually sinks into the stillness of the night. Not to fill, but to "return." Slowly leading back to the stillness that was there from the beginning. Like the space after the sound fades—deeply and softly, as if enveloped.
Vessel A
Vessel A is an aroma object combining solid brass, walnut, and a raw citrine stone. By directly dropping your preferred aroma blend oil onto the stone, the absorbed fragrance gently spreads throughout the space. Its compact size naturally blends into any location, such as a living room, desk, or bedside.
The concept of ritual, realized through collaboration with Tomoko Saito, a leading expert in aroma blending design® active both domestically and internationally in places like Milan and Kyoto, is "Waves of sound, breath of the forest. A tangible presence unseen." The clear sound of the traditional craft "orin," born from 80 years of established techniques, meets natural fragrances created primarily from Japanese wood essential oils. This results in a new sensory product that, while traditional, offers a minimalist style to create the necessary space for modern life.
ritual will make its debut exhibition at "Interior Lifestyle," Japan's largest international trade fair, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10th (Wednesday) to 12th (Friday). We invite you to experience the beautiful resonance of sound and original fragrances, along with the brand's worldview.
【About ritual】
Concept: "Waves of sound, breath of the forest. A tangible presence unseen."
In a daily life constantly washed by waves of information, what is needed now is not to add something, but a "punctuation mark" to return to inner stillness. With this thought, a new "form of harmonization" was born. A presence that cannot be seen, yet is certainly there. Let sound and fragrance become a new ritual for a comfortable daily life. To return deeply and quietly to oneself.
【Product Lineup】
Tree
Tree is an orin crafted from brass and walnut, designed to blend into modern living. Its organic, plant-like form and endearing presence naturally integrate into any space. With a light style that doesn't require an orin stick, the sound's reverberation spreads long, deep, and quietly. It is a beautiful tool for harmonizing the five senses during morning or evening moments.
Tomoko Saito supervised "ritual Aroma Blend Oils"
These are three types of fragrances designed to match the ritual concept, with a focus on natural essential oils. You can use your preferred fragrance according to the scene.
Soh (Refreshing)
The moment the orin rings, the sound transforms into air. Soh is a fragrance that embodies that "instant of transition." In the early spring morning when the snow begins to melt, a cool breeze glides down the mountain slopes. Into that air, the pure essence of cedar and the light of yuzu dissolve, purifying the chest. Japanese cedar and hinoki, grown deep in the mountains, form the backbone of the blend, layered with the vibrant light of yuzu and the clear stimulation of juniper berry. The fragrance is liberated from gravity, moving upwards and upwards. Light, clear, yet with a core. A single signal to awaken dormant senses and draw the body back to "here and now." Like the lingering echo after the sound fades. Soh instantly rewrites the atmosphere of daily life, gently illuminating the start of a new morning.
Rin (Dignified)
Beyond stripping away the unnecessary, something remains. Rin is a fragrance that captures the moment of eliminating noise and converging solely on "being." Standing on a high mountain ridge, in the beautifully clear and pure air, one instinctively straightens their back. Releasing the superfluous, breathing becomes deeper and quieter. Cedar and kuromoji quietly support the backbone of the blend, while the stony scent of frankincense sinks deep within, gently harmonizing the flow of time. A quiet yet powerful transparency found beyond what has been stripped away. Dignified and unwavering. A signal wrapped in silence, to turn one's consciousness inward and gather scattered thoughts. Like the stillness after the wind stops—Rin changes the density of space, vividly bringing one's own core to the surface.
Yuh (Relaxed)
Even at night, breathing can remain shallow. As if holding one's breath all along. Yuh is a fragrance for quietly unwinding. Kuromoji is an ancient Japanese aromatic plant. The sweet and soft scent emitted by its branches and leaves is modest and somewhat nostalgic. The sweetness of kuromoji and ho wood layers deeply, while marjoram sweet quietly takes on the role of "embrace" within. Unnoticed, tension unwinds, breathing deepens, and consciousness eventually sinks into the stillness of the night. Not to fill, but to "return." Slowly leading back to the stillness that was there from the beginning. Like the space after the sound fades—deeply and softly, as if enveloped.
Vessel A
Vessel A is an aroma object combining solid brass, walnut, and a raw citrine stone. By directly dropping your preferred aroma blend oil onto the stone, the absorbed fragrance gently spreads throughout the space. Its compact size naturally blends into any location, such as a living room, desk, or bedside.