{"title":"Shiraki","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiraki Kougei is a traditional chochin lantern workshop in Yame, Fukuoka, where paper lanterns have been made for generations. Each shade is hand-made washi paper stretched over a bamboo-spiral frame, lit from within by a built-in LED. The cocolan lanterns come in four shapes, Round, Egg, Yama and Ostrich, sit on a beech or hard maple base and run on batteries, so there is no cord. The Torchin, made with Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, is a portable lantern that recharges by USB Type-C.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shiraki-torchin-usb-lantern-circle-00311","title":"Shiraki Torchin USB Lantern - Circle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTorchin is a portable rechargeable lantern created through a collaboration between Shiraki Kougei and Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, reinterpreting the traditional Yame chochin as a piece you can carry from room to room, or take outside after dark. The washi paper shade, known as a hibukuro, is hand-made and hand-painted by Shiraki Kougei's craftsmen using the same bamboo-spiral technique used in their fixed lanterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe paper shade sits on a wooden cylindrical body with a touch-sensitive metal cap, letting you cycle through three brightness levels with a single tap. Torchin charges via USB Type-C, so there is no need for disposable batteries or a nearby power point once it is topped up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted washi paper hibukuro shade shows Shiraki Kougei's traditional lantern craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouch-sensitive cap cycles through three brightness levels for reading, ambience, or task light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB Type-C rechargeable battery removes the need for disposable batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable wooden body makes it easy to carry between rooms or outdoors after dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 18 x 18 x 29 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 0.15 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Washi paper, wood, LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: USB Type-C rechargeable, charging cable not included, approx. 2 hour charge time, 4 to 36 hour runtime depending on brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiraki Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50435231088879,"sku":"4589830882575","price":599.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Shiraki-Torchin-USB-Lantern-Circle-Minimaru-16543.jpg?v=1786242630"},{"product_id":"shiraki-cocolan-mame-chochin-lantern-round-03102","title":"Shiraki Cocolan Mame Chochin Lantern - Round","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by Shiraki Kougei in Yame, Fukuoka, this small round chochin lantern brings the region's centuries-old paper lantern craft into a compact night light. The shade is hand-made washi paper stretched over a traditional bamboo-spiral frame, a technique unique to Yame chochin making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gentle built-in LED sits inside a round beech-wood base, casting a soft, diffused glow well suited to a bedside table, hallway, or shelf. The lantern runs on batteries rather than mains power, so it can be placed anywhere without a cord in sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-made washi paper shade diffuses LED light into a soft, even glow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional bamboo-spiral frame reflects genuine Yame chochin craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery powered design (not mains electricity) allows cord-free placement anywhere in the home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact round silhouette suits bedside tables, shelves, and hallways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 11 x 11 x 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Washi paper, beech wood base, LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2 x AAA batteries (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiraki Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50435821043951,"sku":"4589830880151","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Shiraki-Cocolan-Mame-Chochin-Lantern-Round-Mi-7359.jpg?v=1786242190"},{"product_id":"shiraki-cocolan-mame-chochin-lantern-egg-03103","title":"Shiraki Cocolan Mame Chochin Lantern - Egg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mame Tamago, or small egg chochin, is part of Shiraki Kougei's cocolan series of miniature paper lanterns made in Yame, Fukuoka. Its gently rounded, egg-like silhouette is formed from hand-made washi paper wrapped over a bamboo-spiral frame, a lantern-making method passed down through generations of Yame craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet on a small beech-wood base, the built-in LED lights the paper shade from within for a warm, low-level glow. As with the rest of the cocolan range, it runs on batteries rather than a mains cord, making it easy to move between rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg-shaped washi paper shade gives a distinctive silhouette when lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo-spiral frame construction reflects traditional Yame chochin techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery powered LED light (not mains electricity) for flexible, cord-free placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size suits a bedside table, entryway, or small shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 9 x 9 x 14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Washi paper, beech wood base, LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2 x AAA batteries (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiraki Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50435821863151,"sku":"4589830880137","price":199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Shiraki-Cocolan-Mame-Chochin-Lantern-Egg-Mini-1199.jpg?v=1786242319"},{"product_id":"shiraki-cocolan-chochin-lantern-yama-00301","title":"Shiraki Cocolan Chochin Lantern - Yama","description":"\u003cp\u003eYama means mountain in Japanese, and this cocolan chochin lantern takes its name from its shape: narrow at the top and wide at the base. It is made by Shiraki Kougei, a traditional Yame lantern workshop in Fukuoka. The plain washi paper shade is hand-made and stretched over a bamboo-spiral frame using techniques the region has practised for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lantern stands on a solid hard maple base and houses a built-in LED that glows softly through the paper when lit. It runs on batteries rather than mains power, so there is no cord to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMountain-shaped shade, narrow at the top and wide at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-made washi paper and bamboo-spiral frame reflect genuine Yame chochin craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hard maple base adds a stable, tactile weight to the lantern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery powered LED (not mains electricity) allows placement anywhere in the home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 16 x 16 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Washi paper, hard maple base, LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2 x AAA batteries (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiraki Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50435822518511,"sku":"4589830880168","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Shiraki-Cocolan-Chochin-Lantern-Yama-Minimaru-5039.jpg?v=1786242281"},{"product_id":"shiraki-cocolan-chochin-lantern-ostrich-00303","title":"Shiraki Cocolan Chochin Lantern - Ostrich","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ostrich is the large egg-shaped lantern in Shiraki Kougei's cocolan chochin range, hand-made in Yame, Fukuoka using a lantern-making tradition that dates back generations. Its plain shade is hand-made washi paper stretched over a bamboo-spiral frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA built-in LED sits on a solid hard maple base, giving the lantern a stable footprint and a soft, even glow through the paper shade. Like the rest of the cocolan series, it is battery powered rather than mains wired, so it can sit on any surface without a cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge egg-shaped shade with a soft, rounded outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-made washi paper and bamboo-spiral frame reflect traditional Yame chochin techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hard maple base provides a stable, weighted footing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery powered LED (not mains electricity) suits any room without a power point nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 16 x 16 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Washi paper, hard maple base, LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 2 x AAA batteries (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Manufacture: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shiraki Kougei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50435823403247,"sku":"4589830881134","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/8313\/4644\/files\/Shiraki-Cocolan-Chochin-Lantern-Ostrich-Minim-8879.jpg?v=1786241851"}],"url":"https:\/\/minimaru.com\/collections\/shiraki.oembed","provider":"MINIMARU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}