Frcolor Lanterns, Chochin, Long Type, Waterproof Cloth, White Lanterns, Set of 2, Free Shipping

Height 42cm x Width 25cm

[Chochin Lanterns] Fabric chochin lanterns are an indispensable decoration for traditional Japanese festivals, not only adding to the festive atmosphere but also representing the meaning and rituals of each festival.

[Summer Festivals] The expression varies depending on the customs and meanings of white chochin lanterns. The original purpose of the Nebuta Matsuri (竿灯祭り) summer festival was to ward off summer illnesses and evil spirits. It later evolved into a festival praying for a bountiful harvest.

[Obon Festivals] are one of Japan's grand traditional events, also known as Manto-e or Tamatsuri. It is a form of respect and offering to ancestors. In some places, grand celebrations and parades are held with lanterns lit up.

[New Year Decorations] Chochin lanterns are not just lighting fixtures but also symbols of poetic culture. Red chochin lanterns, in particular, represent celebration and blessings, health, and good fortune. White chochin lanterns often evoke remembrance and reflection on the past.

[Izakaya Decorations] Red or white chochin lanterns are hung at Japanese izakayas, and sometimes the shopkeepers draw on them. This is one of Japan's traditional customs and cultures.