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If you wanted to get super simple and use up a ton of batteries, you could use one of these and stuff the lights inside the lantern. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S3TCC4P/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_S36MEFCBWV2T2D7FP96Q

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Originally posted in /r/JapanPics :

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Photographer's website:

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Keep in mind that azaleas/rhododendrons need somewhat acidic soil. You can test your pH level with a pH strip from the pharmacy (add soil + water to jar, shake, then put in the strip). If your soil is more pH neutral or alkaline then there are lots of other choices but please update if that's the case.

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This book (https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Gardening-Japanese-style-Step-step/dp/0754834956/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=japanese+gardening&qid=1621757375&sr=8-2) has a great section on different plants for different seasons with wonderful planting notes.

Jake Hobson wrote a book on niwaki that goes into the aesthetics and historical practices of Japanese gardens. It's meant for gardeners, but it has such a thorough explanation of the cultural background that I think non-gardeners would find it informative too.