What is a Japanese Lantern?
A Japanese lantern is a lantern that is made of colored, porous and semi-translucent paper that is often used for decorative purposes. In rare cases, the term can also also be used to describe a number of permanent lanterns often elaborately decorated in a design reminiscent of Japanese architecture. The terms Japanese lantern and Chinese lantern are often used interchangeably, though there are differences. Although they can be bought, many people prefer to make Japanese lanterns. A Japanese lantern is a paper lantern in most cases, but may have some silk in it as well. In some cases, the entire lantern may be made of silk. This is usually not the case with Chinese lanterns. A Japanese lantern will also carry designs on it that express something about the culture, if it has designs on it at all. This is also true of the Chinese lantern and the Chinese culture. While it is true that most Westerners will not notice a difference, many from that region of the world would take exception to
