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What is "Shi-sa" ...
The "Shi-sa-" are traditional Okinawan guardian figures often found in pairs, positioned at the entrances of homes, businesses, and other buildings. These lion-like creatures are rooted in Chinese and Southeast Asian mythology but have become an iconic symbol of Okinawan culture. Shisa statues typically come in two forms: one with its mouth open, symbolising the dispelling of evil spirits, and the other with its mouth closed, representing the keeping in of good spirits. They are usually made of ceramic or stone and can be highly decorative, with various colours and styles. The belief is that Shisa protects against negative influences and brings good fortune. They are popular in Okinawa and have gained recognition across Japan and internationally due to their unique appearance and cultural significance.
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ACTIVITIES FAIR and Flea Market
Friday, September 27th
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Date& Time: Monday, 9th September from 14:00 - 16:00
Venue: Ocean View Room
Capacity: 15 people (First-come, first-served)
Fee: Student/Intern 500 JPY ; Non-Student 2,000 JPY
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Whether you're new to painting or have some experience, this workshop is perfect foreall levels. You'll learn essential watercolor techniques, explore color mixing theory, and create beautiful landscape paintings. Plus, all materials are provided!
Date & Time: August 18, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Ocean View Room, OIST
Fee: ¥2500 for OIST students, ¥3000 for others
Class will be taught in English.
Please wear old clothing or bring a smock to protect clothing from paint.
All other materials will be provided.
Registration is required in advance to keep your spot!
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Dear All OISTers!
The flea market will be held @ OUTSIDE TUNNEL near the pond.
Please feel free to sell and buy pieces of stuff if you would like!
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Friday, 16th August from 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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OUTSIDE TUNNEL near the pond
if you need any assistance or have questions, please contact ECOCLUB@GMAIL.COM or OIST_ECOCLUB via instagram.
Thank you so much !!
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Join Us for a Unique Soy Sauce Workshop and Discover the Art of Soy Sauce Making!
We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive workshop hosted by Mr. Kajita, CEO of Kajita Shoten, a 150-year-old soy sauce brewery in Ehime Prefecture. Kajita Shoten is one of the very few soy sauce breweries in Japan that handles every step of the production process, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, entirely in-house.
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Savor, Sip, Celebrate
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A pattern is a design with shapes or lines that repeat again and again. In this class we will be using watercolor paints to create a background and then using pens to draw interesting patterns on top.
The class will be taught in English.
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Uchinaaguchi 101 -Let’s learn Uchinaaguchi (Okinawan language) and its history with KEIO students! –
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Date/tim: Friday, 2nd Aug 2024 from 11am to 1pm (Live music performance during lunch time)
Location: Main Entrance By The Pond
There will be artwork, postcards, crochet, stickers, ceramics, and more.