Is there a hole in the middle of the Japanese stone lantern?

There are holes. Stone lanterns are an important element in traditional Japanese garden architecture. Because of its beautiful shape, rich decoration and strong practicability, it is widely used in Japanese courtyards and parks. Stone lanterns are usually a hollow cylinder with a hole in the middle. This hole is designed for the convenience of placing candles or lanterns, which can make the whole stone lantern glow softly at night and create a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.