A small garden lantern placed to provide lighting at one's feet. Neither style nor form matters; buried lanterns and legless lanterns are often used. It is placed by the waterside, at a boat landing, around the entrance of a building, and at the side of a path.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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