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Yamaga lanterns(山鹿灯籠)

やまがとうろう Yamaga Lanterns

Yamaga lanterns(山鹿灯籠)

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Shrines and castles built from paper and paste alone - hollow, frameless, and light enough to dance with on the head.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townYamaga
Founded / openedMuromachi period
Area in the prefectureKumamoto

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Where is Yamaga Lanterns?
It is in Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Yamaga Lanterns?
Shrines and castles built from paper and paste alone - hollow, frameless, and light enough to dance with on the head. The focus is crafts and ceramics.

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