[Okinawa] Okinawa Nakijin: Create Your Own Traditional Shisa Guardian｜Japan

• Craft your own Shisa lion-dog in a hands-on workshop in Northern Okinawa
• Learn about the cultural roots and symbolism of Shisa in Okinawan folklore
• Sculpt a Shisa from Ryukyu plaster or paint a pre-formed Shisa figure
• Get step-by-step guidance from local instructors as you craft your Shisa
• Take home your finished Shisa as a unique souvenir of your time in Okinawa

Create your own Shisa lion-dog in a hands-on workshop in Kunigami. Learn about the cultural roots and symbolism of Shisa in Okinawan folklore and take home your finished Shisa as a unique souvenir.