{"id":42356,"date":"2024-10-03T10:46:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T01:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/warosoku\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T10:54:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T01:54:14","slug":"warosoku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/culture\/warosoku\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese candles (Warosoku)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Warosoku is made from vegetable wax, mainly from the Haze (\u6ae8) tree, unlike Western candles which are usually made from petroleum called paraffin.<\/p>\n\n<p>Warosoku wicks are usually made from Washi paper, papyrus, cotton, etc. The candle wick is hollow all the way to the tip and air is continuously supplied while burning, creating a steady flame and good wind resistance.<\/p>\n\n<p>In Japan, Warosoku is commonly used in Buddhist ceremonies, tea ceremonies, and memorial services. Candle decorated with flower-shaped (E-rosoku) are also used instead of flowers to offer at Buddhist altars. <\/p>\n\n<a class=\"af-image-center\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/\/ck.jp.ap.valuecommerce.com\/servlet\/referral?sid=3667380&#038;pid=890368124&#038;vc_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.jp%2Fdp%2FB00ZK4H37O%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_2%3Fpsc%3D1%26pd_rd_i%3DB00ZK4H37O%26pd_rd_w%3DzxtNU%26content-id%3Damzn1.sym.4519c587-1a66-4b67-a87f-559231103a05%26pf_rd_p%3D4519c587-1a66-4b67-a87f-559231103a05%26pf_rd_r%3DWWDMRSXXJMQJMBP5NVFS%26pd_rd_wg%3DH8v3h%26pd_rd_r%3D91e1aeba-a927-426d-a29b-6cfa855cd2cc%26s%3Dbooks%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWwy%23customerReviews%26tag%3Dvc-22%26linkCode%3Dure\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ad.jp.ap.valuecommerce.com\/servlet\/gifbanner?sid=3667380&#038;pid=890368124\" height=\"1\" width=\"0\" border=\"0\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91+uVHb6nUL._AC_SX679_.jpg\" border=\"0\" width=\"679\" height=\"448\"\/><\/a>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Candle decorated with flower-shaped (E-rosoku)<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n<p>Japanese candles (Warosoku) are a unique traditional product in Japanese culture. 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