Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles 12 pieces with blue gift box, packaging view

ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 12: Plant-Based Haze Wax

Warosoku Candles, Set of 12

Name: ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 12: Plant-Based Haze Wax
Brand: ISOBE Warosoku
Price: 4800 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 12: Plant-Based Haze Wax

¥4,800

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Our shop ships outside Japan only. Meet the people who make these pieces instead, on a private craft visit guided by an interpreter or an English-speaking master.

日本国内への発送は行っていません。作り手を訪ねるプライベート体験をご案内しています。

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We visited ISOBE in Okazaki, where one family has shaped warosoku by hand for about 300 years.

Fewer, better. Enough for a month of calm.

A 12-piece set for smaller households or first-time users. The burn is even, the light is gentle, and slight maker variations add character, reminders of human hands at work.

Keep a few at the desk, a few by the bath; fold them into your week like good tea.

Key points:

12 candles; easy to store and rotate
Clean burn; minimal soot with proper wick care
Warm, flattering light for wood, paper, and skin
Thoughtful entry set or add-on gift

Specifications

Material (wax): 100% natural plant-based wax from the berries of the haze tree (Japanese sumac)
Material (wick): Rush fibre wrapped in washi (Japanese paper)
Quantity: 12 candles, gift box
Care: Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Origin: Made in Japan
Maker: Isobe Candle. Japan Documented is an official retail partner

Pairs with the S-Gata iron candle stand and the Kamoi clip-on holder, both made for the hollow core of a traditional warosoku.

Trim the wick before each use. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Questions about caring for this piece? Email support@j-doc.jp.

Shipping
Every order ships from Japan with a tracking number. In-stock items are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Made-to-order pieces take about one month to make, as noted on the product page. Once shipped, delivery usually takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on your location. See estimates by region.

Shipping cost
Free shipping on orders over around US$200. Smaller orders ship at a flat rate of ¥2,000 (around US$13).

Import duties
United States: import duties are prepaid by us and included in the price, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Other countries: your local customs may charge import duties and taxes on delivery, and these are paid by the recipient.

Packaging
Your order arrives intact, or we replace or refund it. Fragile pieces are wrapped in several protective layers. If anything arrives damaged, email a photo to support@j-doc.jp within 10 days of delivery.

Returns
You can request a return within 10 days of receiving your order, as long as the item is unused and in its original packaging. Made-to-order and personalized items cannot be returned. To start a return, contact support@j-doc.jp. See our Refund Policy for details.