Kingyo chōchin, Traditional paper lantern craft in Yanai, Japan.
The kingyo chōchin paper lanterns feature goldfish designs with movable fins that swing in the wind and produce soft illumination after dark.
The production of goldfish lanterns originated in the 1860s in Yanai City, where artisans developed specific techniques for creating these paper light fixtures.
During the annual August festival, 4,000 kingyo chōchin lanterns illuminate the streets of Yanai while large goldfish lanterns move through the city.
Visitors can participate in workshops to learn the traditional methods of crafting these paper lanterns, with materials and guidance provided by local artisans.
The lanterns incorporate a mechanical design that allows the goldfish fins to move naturally with air currents, creating a dynamic visual effect.
GPS coordinates: 33.96386,132.10156
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:49
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