Warosoku traditional Japanese candles arranged in box, top view

ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 24: Plant-Based Haze Wax

Warosoku Candles, Set of 24

Name: ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 24: Plant-Based Haze Wax
Brand: ISOBE Warosoku
Price: 5800 JPY
Availability: OutOfStock

ISOBE Warosoku Traditional Japanese Candles, Set of 24: Plant-Based Haze Wax

¥5,800

Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

In Japan now?

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。

Documented

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

Bright, steady flame. Quiet, plant-based burn.

Made for daily ritual, this 24-piece set brings back calm, readable light without the glare of LEDs.

Plant-based wax and a washi core produce a clean, upright flame that settles the room rather than overpowering it. One candle is enough for an evening reset, at the table, by a journal, or in a quiet corner.

Use them to frame focus after work or to mark the moment you put screens away. Built to be used, not saved for best.

Key points:

24 candles for routine use
Plant-based wax; traditional washi core
Bright, stable flame; low residue with correct trimming
Pairs well with compact holders and our S-shape stand

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: 24 candles
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.