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Spuds Moyogi
I have a granite toro (lantern) in my garden. Have always loved them. Thought they might be an interesting topic to look into a little more with fellow b'nutters/
I have found that lanterns are another rabbit hole associated with bonsai. There is so much to learn about them and Japanese gardens. Lanterns come in many styles and some require (or should have) specific placement in the landscape.
Also a little known thing in the west is that most toro are NOT lighted, or not lighted enough to illuminate the landscape at night--
“In Japan putting an electric light bulb in your stone lantern might be seen as somewhat humorous,” writes Sukiya Living Magazine.
Lanterns are more of a signal about something IN the garden. For instance, some lanterns are placed near places in the garden that are transitional, steps for instance, or at water's edge. They are more about being lighthouses than lighting.
I have found that lanterns are another rabbit hole associated with bonsai. There is so much to learn about them and Japanese gardens. Lanterns come in many styles and some require (or should have) specific placement in the landscape.
Also a little known thing in the west is that most toro are NOT lighted, or not lighted enough to illuminate the landscape at night--
“In Japan putting an electric light bulb in your stone lantern might be seen as somewhat humorous,” writes Sukiya Living Magazine.
Lanterns are more of a signal about something IN the garden. For instance, some lanterns are placed near places in the garden that are transitional, steps for instance, or at water's edge. They are more about being lighthouses than lighting.