The symbol on the northwest face represents the crescent moon ... in what is now western Kyushu, Japan. Kiso, kidan The lantern sits on a lotus-blossom base and a concrete platform.

Lanterns representing a brighter future for Japan were released into the night sky to mark the six-month anniversary of the earthquake. Video courtesy of Reuters.

Silence fell for a split second before the 18-meter main lantern burst to life, signaling the start of this year's highly anticipated Taiwan Lantern Festival. Undeterred by the pelting rain ...

Then, he got the idea for a traditional Japanese-style speaker. As he studied ways to make sounds spread naturally, he discovered the shape of a traditional andon lantern did the best job.

In a setting looking both traditional and futuristic, a Japanese ... lantern. The partition is made of a transparent and thin plastic and illuminated by an electric bulb, enabling the diner's ...