terns are an important part of Japanese culture. They are without a doubt the most characteristic part of the traditional Japanese garden. The phenomenon originated from China more than a thousand years ago, from there it spread to Korea and eventually was integrated into Japanese culture as well.
???? These miniature faux stone lanterns are smaller versions of various designs of stone lanterns commonly found in Japanese gardens. They can be used for decoration or craft purposes. It has the same symbolic meaning as a regular stone lantern and a strong link to Japanese culture.