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Discover Okinawa Culture Part-19 Shi-Sa Dog and Tsuboya Pottery

Posted by okinawatime on 2008/12/19

Discover Okinawa Culture

Chapter List: Part-19 Shi-Sa Dog and Tsuboya Pottery

Shisa dog in Okinawa, Japan

Tsuboya Pottery District is the home of Okinawa’s pottery makers. Learn about the Chinese-influenced history of this district and the significance of it’s most popular item – the Shisa Dog. Fire up the kiln and enjoy taking awalk down this quaint little street. You can find a Shisa dogs almost anywhere in Okinawa – rooftops, doorways, parades and more.

One Response to “Discover Okinawa Culture Part-19 Shi-Sa Dog and Tsuboya Pottery”

  1. [...] Traditions Part-17 World’s Largest Tug-of-War Part-18 Heiwa-Dori and Makishi Public Market Part-19 Shisa and Tsuboya Pottery Part-20 Shuri Castle Part-21 Shikinaen Part-22 Tamaudun Part-23 Sefa Utaki Part-24 Gyokusendo Cave [...]

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