The Goldfish Lanterns of Yanai

Yanai is an old sea trading port in Yamaguchi, in western Japan. It’s famous for the unique goldfish-shaped lanterns that were used to light the town from about 150 years ago until the advent of electric lighting. Hard to make, the lanterns died out until the late Nobuo Kawamura made it his mission to revive them. He created a new design, simple enough to be constructed easily by young and old alike. The goldfish lanterns are now so popular they have become the symbol of the town, ensuring a safe future for this revived Yanai tradition.

[@robertobuenafe]

I wonder if this channel can literally take me to Japan one day 😊😂

[@ch5998]

I checked the internet to make Shute one of these places was open, Kawamura Nobuo Workshop. Their web site states that they only close on Friday. So my 12 year old son and I spent more than four hours return trip in 34 degree heat, only to find it closed. On a Tuesday!

[@oabuseer]

Ah! That's so annoying.

[@jeandavis1213]

Pls show the bamboo pattern

[@dulvgjm6369]

🥀😋😋

[@MEME-iv5dm]

I went here in 2014. What an amazing festival. I hope I can go again someday.