Get To Know North Candles

Introducing us to you, so you can know who you’re shopping with.

About North Candles

Mami and Alex, a couple from Canada and Hokkaido, started North Candles in Tokyo, Japan and now currently reside and make all of our candles in Hokkaido, Japan. They met while volunteering on an organic vegetable farm in BC, Canada in 2016, and after traveling and living in both Japan and Canada, they decided to start their own candle business in 2018. At North Candles, we believe in creating handmade candles that are not only a wonderful scent, but also environmentally friendly and natural. Our candles are made with completely 100% soy wax, all handmade in Hokkaido. Our candles are great for creating a fun & relaxing relaxing ambiance for any occasion. If you’re looking for great smelling & nostalgic scented candles in Japan, you’ve come to the right place!

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Western-Style Nostalgic Scents You Can’t Find in Japan

Inspired by our time in Canada and the scents our customers missed most, North Candles are handcrafted in Hokkaido to bring cozy, nostalgic, strong-scented candles to Japan — just like the ones you grew up loving.

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Handmade in Hokkaido

Crafted with care in the far north of Japan by a family business

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100% Soy Wax

Natural, clean-burning, soothing candles for your home

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5-Star Rated

Hundreds of glowing 5-star reviews from happy customers across Japan

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Plastic-Free Packaging

Eco-friendly, perfect gifts that look as good as they smell

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Fast Japan-Wide Shipping

Fast shipping from Hokkaido to your door within a few days

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「ワクワク楽しくなるかおり」
あまーいお菓子の香りで家事の合間も楽しいパーティー🎉を連想させ、ゆったりした気持ちになり気持ちおおらかになれる魔法のかおりです。
"A sweet candy scent that makes chores feel like a fun party! These magical aromas help me relax and lift my mood."
– Atsuko
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「パケもかわいい♥️」
うちを量り売りのお菓子屋さんにしてくれる香りです🍭🍫
バニラ系とチョコ系など、ふたつの香りを同時につけて、香りを混ぜても最高です👍
"The packaging is so cute! My home smells like a candy shop now. Mixing two scents, like vanilla and chocolate, is just amazing!"
– Hana
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このキャンドル大好きです!アメリカの実家を思い出させてくれるし、香りがすごく長持ちします。リピートしてます。また買います!
"Love these candles so much! They remind me of home and the scent lasts a long time. I'm a repeat customer and will keep buying more!"
– Lori
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どの香りにしようか迷っているなら、セットを絶対おすすめします!全部いい香りで、気分によって使い分けできるのが最高です。
"If you're not sure which scented candle to buy, I highly recommend getting the sets—they're worth it! Great smelling candles, and you can switch it up according to your mood."
– P

Find your scent. Make your home smell like home.