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Use of natural Japan wax only Entirely handmade 

Genuine Japanese candles from Matsui Candle Atelier 

We define our candles as genuine Japanese traditional candles because they include only natural Japan wax, in contrast to most Japanese candles that contain chemical materials. 

Use of natural materials only 

The optimum material, sumac wax, minimizes dripping and produces little soot 

Entirely handmade 

Use of natural Japan wax only Entirely handmade

A long burning time 

Our candles are not easily extinguished by the wind. 

Criteria of genuine Japanese candles 

・The use of guaranteed natural Japan wax only. 

・Beautiful growth-ring patterns created through the manual and repeated layering of wax.