Giang: The surface of the lantern is hard to tear, but it very thin and a little rough, so we drew on it carefully. I drew carp streamers, which showcased traditional Japanese culture, and the two countries' flags to represent the gradual deepening of the relationship between Japan and Vietnam! Inside the store, fans, daruma dolls, maneki-neko (Beckoning Cats, believed to beckon in luck), and other traditional handicrafts were also being sold!

Linh: On the lantern, I drew a pattern that would represent Japan and Vietnam. I was happy to receive advice and support from the store-person. The completed lantern has become an important thing that will remind me of this wonderful trip and my meetings with the kind people of Fukuoka!

Yang Yang: I've liked to draw pictures since I was little. First, on one side, I drew a sheep that I had found in the book of samples, named "来福 (Come, wealth)". On the other side, I wrote in Japanese, "Delivering a warm heart". When I finished, the store owner dried my picture for me, and helped me to stick it on, completing it!

Yijun: I was excited for my first try at decorating a paper lantern! I chose one half of the design from amongst the pictures in the book of samples, and for the other half, I thought up my own, original design! The lantern paper was thin, so I did a draft in thin pencil first, and from there, drew the design in colour. The finished work was praised, making me happy!