"The lights of the city - Traditional hand-painted characters on "Chochin" lanterns."

Since the Edo period, Japanese lanterns with large, bold "Edo letters" have been used for rituals, festivals, and a sign for a store and have been an indispensable part of the Tokyo cityscape. Namidabashi Oshima-ya Chochin Store was established in Minami Senju in 1913. In addition to lanterns for festivals and events, they also inscribe letters on Kabuki props such as paper umbrellas. At the workshop held in store, you can enjoy the experience of marking characters on a Chochin lantern. Why don't you experience the traditional technique and make your own Chochin lantern?