Notice that, even in Tokyo, I have seen people walking their dogs with flashlights. They put neon lights on the dog. This makes me think that the demand for light is everywhere, but in Japan the following principle seems to reign:
If you want light, pay for it. https://silviazuletaromano.com/english/nikko-reflections-on-the-onsen-culture/ #japan #japaneseonsen #tanizaki #lafcadiohearn #japaneseliterature #nikko