Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) Coloring Pages

The spirit of Okinawa living in the banyan tree! Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit)!

Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) is a tree spirit passed down from long ago in the warm islands of Okinawa. It is said to live especially in big old trees called "banyan trees" that have lots of roots hanging down. It looks like a child with red hair.

What kind of personality does it have?

It loves mischief and has a cheerful personality! Sometimes it plays tricks on people to surprise them. But once you become friends, it will play with you and help you when you are in trouble, so it also has a gentle side. Just be careful because it is a little scary if you make it angry, so make sure to keep your promises!

A master at fishing!

Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) is a master at fishing who is great at diving into the sea! It is said that when you go fishing with Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit), you can always catch so many fish that your boat gets completely full. That is why it was great friends with the fishermen of Okinawa!

Things Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) likes and dislikes

Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) has very clear likes and dislikes.

• Things it likes: It loves fish! Its favorite food is said to be fish eyeballs (some stories say only the left eyeball!).
• Things it dislikes: It really hates octopuses! They say if you show an octopus to it, it gets surprised and runs away. It is also bad with human farts.

What happens when you meet Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit)...?

There is a legend that if Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) comes to live in your house, your family will become rich and happy! In Okinawa, it is a beloved spirit that brings happiness to everyone.

How to Choose Colors

Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) is a cheerful spirit living in the nature of Okinawa. Choose bright, fun colors and try coloring it in!

• Hair: It is the most special feature, so let's make it stand out with red! A fiery red or a sunset orange-red would both look wonderful.
• Body: For the skin, a lively skin color is great, or you can mix in a little brown to make it look sun-tanned. Painting it a little reddish or orange to match the hair is also nice because it makes Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) look like a real spirit!
• Clothes: If Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) is wearing clothes, leaf green, soil brown, or ocean blue are great choices that fit Okinawa's nature.
• Eyes: Draw round eyes with black to show playful, sparkling eyes!

Let’s show off its lively texture!

Let's show how playful and energetic Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) is by choosing fun ways to color!

• If you draw lots of short lines for the hair, Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) will look super messy and energetic!
• If you use colored pencils, try making the cheeks a little bit red. It will look even cuter!

How to make your picture look 3D: Think about "shadows" and "light"!

Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) looks like a little child, so making it round and squishy will make it super cute!

• If you color inside the lines on the hands, feet, and round tummy with a slightly darker color, they will look 3D!
• To make the hair look soft and fluffy, you can leave a tiny bit of white where the light hits it, too!

Fill the background with lots of Okinawa's nature!

Let's draw the banyan tree where Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) lives and the rich nature of Okinawa together!

• Banyan tree: Color the trunk brown or gray to make it look bumpy. Mixing dark green and bright yellow-green for the leaves will make the tree look lively. Adding dangling roots is a great idea, too!
• The sea: Color the sparkling ocean of Okinawa with light blue and emerald green. It is also fun to draw Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit)'s favorite fish swimming around!
• Forest at night: Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) sometimes comes out at night. Coloring the background dark blue or purple and drawing a starry sky will look magical and nice!

Tips to enjoy your coloring page!

You don't have to stick to the colors from the legends! It would be so cool to have a Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) with blue hair or rainbow colors. Use any colors you like and color it freely! Think about what kind of Kijimuna (Okinawan Tree Spirit) you would love to be friends with!