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Aomori train makes mark with apple-shaped lanterns
Made with Japanese traditional “washi” paper, the lanterns are 15 centimeters in diameter. They were handmade by neputa artisans in the region, which is famous for festivals featuring gigantic ...
The History of Jack-o’-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition
“In every ancient pagan tradition worldwide ... Japan does have a somewhat similar tradition: “The Japanese light four-sided ...
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Bamboo lanterns and umbrellas illuminate streets of Yamaga city
YAMAGA, Kumamoto Prefecture--Hundreds of traditional Japanese umbrellas and thousands of bamboo lanterns are warming the atmosphere of the cold winter nights here. The festival, called “Yamaga ...
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Hackerfarm Brings Light To Puerto Rico
The Japanese hacker ... some of their solar lanterns to provide off-grid light. They’ve already shipped one batch, and are using the proceeds from sales of these paper lanterns to send more ...