Established in 1892, the Takazawa candle is made in Nanao, Japan. Each candle is hand made with wax from the sumac tree. The special wax is eco friendly and when extinguished the candles releases less odor and smoke. The wick is thicker than the standard western candles as they are made from a combination of washi paper, rush weed and silk fiber. When lit the flame are bigger and brighter than traditional candles.