To celebrate Yoshida & Co.'s 90th anniversary, a special set called "BALLON × PORTER AROMA ORNAMENT & INCENSE SET" has been released, offering both aromatherapy and original incense.
- Feb 13
- 3 min read
BALLON is a design aroma brand from Tokyo.
Since 2009, we have been releasing a variety of products, primarily plaster aroma ornaments®, and developing our own unique worldview.
As part of Yoshida & Co.'s 12th anniversary project, which will mark its 90th anniversary in 2025, we are releasing the "BALLON × PORTER AROMA ORNAMENT & INCENSE SET," a special set that allows you to enjoy aromatherapy and original incense in two ways.
"Porter-kun," the character who greets you with a smile at PORTER stores, has been recreated in plaster. Porter-kun's chest features the 90th anniversary emblem, and on his back is the lettering "Heart and Soul into Every Stitch," which means Yoshida & Co.'s motto, "Put your soul into every stitch." The plaster surface has been carefully crafted to create a three-dimensional effect by using both a smooth, glossy surface and a rough surface that retains the texture of the material.
The fragrance is an original one that Yoshida & Co. and BALLON have in common, inspired by Tokyo, a city where cutting-edge culture and long history intersect. Sandalwood, which has the longest history in Japan as a fragrant wood, yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit loved worldwide, and cypress, which has supported Japanese architecture. A modern update of the fragrance that has supported Japan's history. It evokes the image of a journey from Tokyo to cities around the world.
This specially designed product can be used not only as an aroma ornament but also as an incense holder. Even if the scent is the same, aroma oil and incense sticks will have different scents. You can enjoy it in two ways depending on your mood and physical condition.
"BALLON × PORTER AROMA ORNAMENT & INCENSE SET" Details
Product contents: Aroma ornament, original aroma oil 10ml, incense sticks 30
Size: Aroma ornament body: W70mm x D63mm x H175mm Package size: W172mm x D228mm x H95mm
Weight: 352g
Price: ¥33,000 (tax included)
Release date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
This item is available at the following stores:
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・All PORTER STORE stores in Japan
・Yoshida & Co. Official Online Store
・Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building 1F Cosmetics BALLON
・Bibliothèque Blanche STACK by BALLON (inside GYRE B1 CIBONE)
・BALLON Online Boutique ( https://ballon.jp/ )
*The items will be available for purchase from 12:00 PM (noon) at the Yoshida & Co. official online store and BALLON online boutique.
*Please note that due to limited quantities, the sale will end once stock runs out.
*This item will not be sold at PORTER STORE stores overseas.
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Yoshida Co., Ltd. (Yoshida Bags) was founded in 1935 by bag craftsman Yoshizo Yoshida. In 1962, the company launched its own brand, "Porter." With the motto "Put your heart and soul into every stitch," the company continues to create bags made in Japan. The brand name was chosen with respect for the porters who look after guests' luggage at hotels and other establishments, as they are constantly in contact with bags and know the quality of each one. https://www.yoshidakaban.com/
ABOUT BALLON
Founded in Tokyo in 2009. The brand name "BALLON" means "air balloon" or "balloon" in French, and it expresses the desire to provide a relaxing time that feels like traveling around the world.
The Aroma Ornament® series, crafted by hand in a Tokyo atelier, is a work of art. Its exquisite plasterwork is highly acclaimed and is expanding not only in Japan but also overseas, primarily in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Its design and quality have attracted attention from renowned select shops and department stores around the world, including Colette in Paris and 10 Corso Como in Milan. Original products have also been planned for various exhibitions, including the "Marie Antoinette: The Truth About the Queen Told Through Artworks" exhibition curated by the Palace of Versailles and the exhibition commemorating Christian Dior's 70th anniversary. The brand has also collaborated with a variety of fashion brands, including international fashion brands and Paris Collection brands, as well as Hong Kong's renowned luxury hotel, The Peninsula.
Just like the "wonderful balloon trip" that is embodied in the brand name, we will propose products that allow you to spend a leisurely and wonderful time traveling around the world.
[Inquiries regarding products]
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TEL 03-3497-0585 Contact: Suzuki / is-mie@thelibrarydesign.com
[Press Inquiries]
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