There are several requirements, as follows, for paper used for akari shoji, intended for naturally lighting indoor space; highly translucent, thin paper is suitable; tear-resistance and toughness are required; cheaper paper is preferable.
室内を明るくする採光を目的とした明かり障子は、透光性のよい薄い紙が良いが、破れにくい粘り強さが必要であり、また価格も安い物が好まれる。