Value Village ／ Okinawa ／ Art & Crafts

sanshin（三線）

さんしん Sanshin

sanshin（三線）

Photo: あゆむ / CC BY-SA 3.0 ／ Source

The Chinese sanxian became the sanshin here and the shamisen in Japan; its neck has seven named forms.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townNaha
Area in the prefectureSouthern Okinawa Island

FAQ

Where is Sanshin?
It is in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Sanshin?
The Chinese sanxian became the sanshin here and the shamisen in Japan; its neck has seven named forms. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Sanshin established?
It dates from the 1400s.

More in Okinawa

Before you go

Sources

More on this prefecture

Written by Value Village from public sources. Nothing here is reproduced from another site.