Shun Kojima is a tenth period lantern maker, presiding over lantern producer Kojima Shōten in Kyoto Metropolis, which has been spherical as a result of the Edo interval. “From an early age, I carried out with the surplus bamboo from the workshop and frolicked surrounded by lanterns,” he says. “And ever since I graduated from highschool, I have been working with my family each day.
“Not approach again, I decided to create one different workshop and work on teaching craftsmen. The model new Kojima Shōten is positioned in a two-story, picket folks residence in Amino-cho, Kyotango Metropolis, throughout the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture going by way of the Sea of Japan.” In 2021, Kojima moved to town collectively along with his partner and youngsters to supervise the operation.
Proper right here’s a look:
Above: A lantern arrange throughout the lounge are of Akariya Geihanro, a regular inn overlooking Inuyama Citadel.” sizes=”(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px” alt=”akariva ggeihanro hotel japan” width=”733″ height=”733″ data-ezsrcset=”https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-733×733.jpg 733w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-150×150.jpg 150w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-300×300.jpg 300w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-768×768.jpg 768w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-1024×1024.jpg 1024w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-800×800.jpg 800w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-492×492.jpg 492w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-125×125.jpg 125w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-96×96.jpg 96w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan.jpg 1080w” data-ezsrc=”https://www.remodelista.com/ezoimgfmt/media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/akariva-ggeihanro-hotel-japan-733×733.jpg” />Above: A ingredient shot of one in every of many lanterns at Akariva Geihanro.” sizes=”(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px” alt=”Kojima Shten Classic Japanese Lanterns Reimagined portrait 7″ width=”733″ height=”733″ data-ezsrcset=”https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern.jpg 733w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern-150×150.jpg 150w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern-300×300.jpg 300w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern-492×492.jpg 492w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern-125×125.jpg 125w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern-96×96.jpg 96w” data-ezsrc=”https://www.remodelista.com/ezoimgfmt/media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern.jpg” />Above: The Yubari Lantern.” sizes=”(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px” alt=”Kojima Shten Classic Japanese Lanterns Reimagined portrait 7″ width=”700″ height=”461″ data-ezsrcset=”https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern67.jpg 700w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern67-300×198.jpg 300w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern67-492×324.jpg 492w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern67-150×99.jpg 150w” data-ezsrc=”https://www.remodelista.com/ezoimgfmt/media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern67.jpg” />Above: Kyoto Shinpuhkan Lantern. {Photograph} by Mitsuru Wakabayashi.” sizes=”(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px” alt=”Kojima Shten Classic Japanese Lanterns Reimagined portrait 7″ width=”733″ height=”733″ data-ezsrcset=”https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6.jpg 733w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6-150×150.jpg 150w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6-300×300.jpg 300w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6-492×492.jpg 492w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6-125×125.jpg 125w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6-96×96.jpg 96w” data-ezsrc=”https://www.remodelista.com/ezoimgfmt/media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern6.jpg” />Above: A Foil Lantern collectively developed with Mr. Tachikawa of Nosigner as part of the Rinpa four-hundredth anniversary commemorative mission.” sizes=”(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px” alt=”Kojima Shten Classic Japanese Lanterns Reimagined portrait 7″ width=”699″ height=”466″ data-ezsrcset=”https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern9.jpg 699w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern9-300×200.jpg 300w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern9-688×459.jpg 688w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern9-492×328.jpg 492w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern9-150×100.jpg 150w” data-ezsrc=”https://www.remodelista.com/ezoimgfmt/media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern9.jpg” />Above: The gathering moreover accommodates free-standing lights that, with glass inserts, may also be used as vases.” sizes=”(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px” alt=”Kojima Shten Classic Japanese Lanterns Reimagined portrait 7″ width=”699″ height=”466″ data-ezsrcset=”https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern8.jpg 699w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern8-300×200.jpg 300w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern8-688×459.jpg 688w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern8-492×328.jpg 492w, https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern8-150×100.jpg 150w” data-ezsrc=”https://www.remodelista.com/ezoimgfmt/media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/kyoto-lantern8.jpg” />Above: An outsized desk lamp/vase.
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