Japanese Lantern: 提灯 (Chochin)

In a sense, "提" means "down to the hand" and "灯" is a "light", which means the light that can carry.

It was lit a candle carry a flashlight in the past. But, in recent years, use a sheet of plastic instead of "bamboo higo" (like a stick) and the paper, and then, a light bulb is used instead of a candle.

 At present, except during the festival, to be used this way in everyday life is

not, in festivals and events are often used as a billboard.

And then this is high fashion, so, has been sold as souvenirs and interior.

There are various types of "提灯" are soled in Japan..