Yamaga Lantern (Yamaga Toro) Miniature. A traditional craft from Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

This is a miniature of the Yamaga Lantern (Yamaga Toro), a traditional craft from Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
This type is called a Kan-toro and is modeled after the hanging lanterns found at shrines. This craft has amazing features.

Only Japanese paper and glue
It is assembled using only handmade Japanese paper and a small amount of glue, with no wood or metal parts used.
Hollow inside
All parts, including the pillars and fine decorations, are hollow inside, making it extremely lightweight.
Advanced techniques
It is made with exquisite techniques that involve joining the paper using only its thickness, without creating tabs for adhesion on curved surfaces.

Origin
It is said to have originated from a legend about 600 years ago during the Muromachi period, when villagers guided Emperor Keikō, who was lost in the fog, by holding up torches.
Yamaga Lantern Festival
The Sennin Toro Odori (Thousand Lantern Dance), where women dance with real Kan-toro (weighing approximately 180g) on their heads, is famous and held annually in August.

Dimensions are approximately:
Width 17 x Height 20.5 x Depth 14.5 cm.

This miniature can be used as a light by plugging the included cord into an outlet, allowing you to enjoy its mystical glow.

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