Aomori's great nebuta lanterns are said to hark back to Tamuramaro's innovative strategy in that early ninth century campaign.

The helmsman lashed the wheel; the deck boy drowsed under the great forward lantern where he was supposed to keep sharp lookout.

One great yellow lantern in our bows threw a long, flickering funnel of light in front of us.

'Padeen, two chests into his cabin and the great lantern this living minute.'

It gleamed yellow-gold, like a great lantern, shimmering shadows being cast on the inside walls; there was obviously a brazier within, and several lamps.

The room within was large, warmed by a fire on a hearth in the corner and lighted by a great lantern from above.

And overhead was the great yellow lantern gleaming at them through the branches with ironic approval.

The church was like a great lantern suspended.

The moon was rising - a full moon like a great lantern in the sky.

At night, great lanterns are set by the Dragon's Head, Dragon's Tail, and the fighting top.