Oct 17, 2025
Bamboo Lanterns of Japan・竹灯りの灯す夜
Originally used to light paths to temples, shrines, and castle grounds, bamboo lanterns once held candles carefully placed inside hand-carved bamboo shafts. Today, LED lights and creative patterns bring this timeless art into a new era, blending tradition with sustainability.
Check out the full write-up (1-minute read) on my blog with references for a deeper dive:
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250826-take-akari
Location: Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, Japan Timestamp: 2025-08-26・21:13 Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter 23 mm ISO 640 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/2 Astia Soft film simulation
