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Japanese Lighting

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The 'Japanese light' is derived from Japanese traditions and culture. There are methods to make the nature look beautiful and fascinating, and also to enjoy the light that appears in the darkness. Experience a higher grade of 'Japanese light' by using them.

Japanese-style light

To create beautiful lighting in Japanese-style spaces, there are some tips hidden in Japanese history. In the Western Europe, buildings were built of stone with high position windows and gas lamps to take the overall brightness from a high position, on the other hand, in Japan, daylight is taken through the Shoji screens (paper sliding door) and night light is taken through the Andon with Japanese paper covering the fire. Based on these points, there are three features of light that suit the Japanese style, which are introduced below.

The gradation of shadows, without creating clear shadows.

In Japan, there is a phrase called 'In Ei Rai San' means in Praise of Shadows. It is a phrase that represents the Japanese sense of beauty and the idea that beauty lies in shadows, rather than everything being illuminated brightly. As seen in the light through the Andon (Japanese paper lanterns) and Shoji (paper sliding doors), creating a gradually gradation of light and dark, and avoiding clear shadows, can create a mood well-suited to a Japanese space.

The three low lights.

Creating the three low lights in Japanese-style lighting makes it possible to present a serene space.
'Low-position' → gathering the brightness in a low position and keeping the light focussed in a low position.
'Low luminance' → reduced visual glare
'Low color temperature' → Illuminate the light with a reddish color with a lower kelvin rating.

Emphasis on Japanese materials.

There are a variety of materials and items that enhance the traditional Japanese taste of a Japanese-style garden. Lighting objects can be a focal point, so use Japanese items and materials for lighting to create a Japanese night-time atmosphere.

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Illuminate nature

Japan has a natural environment to enjoy natural modeling. The secret of Japanese-style lighting is to find and illuminate the protagonist in nature. By selecting trees, ponds, and gravel as targets and lighting them with a Japanese-style feel, you can lead to a Japanese space at once.

Garden Uplight

POINT

When creating the lighting with trees, it is important that the trees chosen are cherry blossoms or autumn leaves, which impart a sense of Japanese colors, and that no shadows are created in the lighting. Enjoying the reflection of trees on the surface of a pond lake is another traditional technique for enjoying the natural landscape.

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Wall Spot Light

POINT

It creates the impression of light pouring in from above on the main object, as if it were pouring in from the darkness, creating a space that makes the area look more Japanese.

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Illuminate with Japanese materials

A Japanese garden with extensive use of the natural materials. By using Japanese materials for the exterior of the lights, the lights harmonise with nature.

Bamboo Spot Light

POINT

Bamboo spotlights that blend in with bamboo fences and hide in the shadows of trees. This is a 'visible' uplight for Japanese style. It creates an atmosphere that matches well with bamboo fences and harmonises well with Japanese-style gardens.

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Decorate with Japanese lighting

There are traditional Japanese-style lights in Japan, such as the ANDON ( Japanese paper lantern ) and TORO ( stone lantern ). Keeping the original shape, but using the modern materials and durability of Japanese lighting, any space can be turned into a Japanese space.

ANDON (Japanese paper lantern) light (classic type)

POINT

Andon lanterns are traditional lights that have been handed down from generation to generation. Using these lights, which have been evolved with modern LED technology, it is possible to recreate the light that appears in the dark and create a space with a sense of Japanese tradition.

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Japanese-style light - IKI series

POINT

This modern type matches not only Japanese-style spaces, but is also suitable for modern buildings and spaces. The light has a candle-like and reddish color, creating a modern but Japanese atmosphere.

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Pottery Light

POINT

Toro lanterns are a traditional stone-built light. TORO lanterns is still often used in traditional Japanese gardens. Simply by placing these type of Toro lantern lights, you can enhance the Japanese atmosphere both during the day and at night.

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Harmonise with the space

Designed for "Japanese","Western-style" and "Modern Japanese" spaces. Designed for "Japanese","Western-style" and "Modern Japanese" spaces. The gradation of light blends into the space and the reduced presence of the fixtures spreads a gentle light that appears in the dark.

Torch Path Stand Light Trust / Torch Pole Light Trust

POINT

The whole globe is covered with metal, so that in daylight it becomes a single black bar, the shadow reducing existence. The light is distributed from the top of the fixture downwards to reduce glare, spreading a soft gradient of light, and the light looks like a 'torch', which is where the name comes from, creating a Japanese style.

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Adding light softly

Japanese lighting that has evolved
in the dark.
Not just looking for brightness, also
loves the light that emerges in the
darkness.
By using indirect light, can enjoy
the shadows that emerge while
suppressing the light.

Indirect light

POINT

Traditional Japanese light can be created by using 'core modules', which simulate the wavering light of a candle, to bamboo and lanterns. Indirect lighting such as 'flexible LED bar lights' is also recommended.

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