Japanese Garden Reference Library
How-to's and Other Resources for Japanese GardensOki-doro or Portable Lanterns
Oki-doro or Portable Lanterns are small and light enough to be moved if desired. The Sankou-doro is one example. See examples of other Oki-doro below:
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