Paper Lantern Rocket is a fluid mix of traditional Japanese architecture such as omikoshi (portable shrines), hanging lanterns, and torii (Shinto gates); space development technology such as engines, energy batteries, and metal frames; and baroque-style ornamentation such as arabesque wings. This piece is made with both traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, presenting the issues associated with low-tech and high-tech and inviting us on a journey that surpasses the space and time of our imaginations. Ignite the rocket that will illuminate our relationship to the cosmos! Head for the stars!