TENNENDO / COMPANY

Company

President

Inao Tsunehiro

President & CEO

A Word of Welcome

Thank you for visiting TENNENDO.

We have devoted ourselves to a single pursuit — incense — for 400 years. Our founder's belief was simple: "to live well is to live beautifully," and it is that spirit that continues to guide everything we do.

Through the quiet power of scent, we hope to offer something rare in our busy world: a moment of stillness, a breath of calm, a return to yourself. Whether you come to us as a first-time visitor or a lifelong customer, we are honored to share this journey with you.

— Inao Tsunehiro, President, TENNENDO Inc.

Company Overview

Company NameTENNENDO Inc.
FoundedEarly Edo period (approx. 1624)
BusinessManufacture & sale of incense and aromatic materials
Address1382-1 Kokubumachi, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-0863, Japan
TEL+81-942-51-2385
FAX+81-942-51-2388
EmployeesApprox. 13
Hours9:00–18:00, Mon–Sun

Our Stores

Kokubuzaka Main Store
Kokubuzaka Main Store
Address1382-1 Kokubumachi, Kurume, Fukuoka 839-0863
TEL+81-942-51-2385
Hours9:00–18:00 (Mon–Sun)
Iwadeya Kurume
Iwadeya Kurume Main Store
AddressInside Iwadeya Department Store, Kurume, Fukuoka
TEL+81-942-51-2385
Hours10:00–19:30 (dept. store hours)

Our History

c. 1624 — Early Edo Period

TENNENDO is established in Kurume, Fukuoka. The founder begins crafting incense using natural aromatic materials, laying the foundation for a 400-year tradition.

1877 — Meiji Period

TENNENDO is formally registered as a business. The company expands its production, becoming one of the region's leading incense makers.

2009 — Heisei Period

Launch of "Honkoku" — a line of incense dedicated to authentic, natural ingredients with no synthetic additives.

2018

Commissioned by Fukuoka Prefecture to develop sleep-supporting incense. Research begins on Vetiver Incense.

2020

Vetiver Incense is successfully commercialized after two years of development.

2021

Launch of Kyara Enku — a commemorative incense marking TENNENDO's 400th year, crafted from rare Kyara aloeswood.

Today

TENNENDO continues its 400-year journey — blending ancient wisdom with modern life, and sharing the authentic power of Japanese incense culture with the world.

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