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Aizu Painted Candle festival lights up Fukushima
About 10,000 candles decorated with flowers and other motifs bring a sparkle to Aizuwakamatsu City as part of a winter event. The candles have long been crafted in this part of Fukushima Prefecture, known as Aizu, a legacy that is carried on by five local artisans who continue to turn out the traditional illuminations.