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Okinawan Yachimun

The Okinawan Yachimun: Unravelling the Secrets of a Timeless Craft

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  The Okinawan Yachimun: Unravelling the Secrets of a Timeless Craft   Guide to the Article:   A Craft Steeped in Spirituality The Ryukyu Kingdom: A Crossroads of Trade A Living Legacy   A Craft Steeped in Spirituality   Yachimun’s role in Okinawan culture extends far beyond its aesthetic appeal, as it is deeply intertwined …

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Hidari　gomon

The Hidari Gomon: Symbol of Ryukyuan Pride

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During the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom, each aristocratic family had a kamon. Kamon originated in Japan and entered the Ryukyu Kingdom through interaction between aristocratic Ryukyuans and the Japanese. That circular swirly symbol that you often see in Okinawa- on flags during festivals, on the sides of sanshin instruments, on traditional roofs, etc.- is …

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