Shisa - Wikipedia
Shisa (Japanese: シーサー, Hepburn: shīsā, Okinawan: シーサー, romanized: shiisaa) is a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration derived from Chinese guardian lions, often seen in similar pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. Shisa are wards, believed to protect from some evils.
Shisa : The Guardian Lions of Okinawa - Kanpai Japan
2021年7月7日 · Shisa are a very common feature and distinctive trait of the culture of the Okinawa islands, and it is simply impossible to ignore them when staying on the islands. This amusing part-lion animal is represented as a couple: An open-mouthed male supposed to scare evil spirits away.
What Are Shisa? A Guide to the Guardian Dogs of Okinawa
2021年7月10日 · From large stone statues to small cute souvenirs, shisa are creatures from Okinawan mythology that stand watch and protect people from evil spirits. A cross between a dog and a lion, these fanged beasts are actually considered friendly and comforting.
Shisa in Okinawa and Beyond (A Brief History)
2023年8月11日 · As far as symbols of Okinawa goes, there is nothing more iconic than shisa lions (some people call them shisa “dogs”). Found guarding buildings all over the island, shisa lions have a rich history in Okinawa with roots in ancient china.
What to Know about Okinawa’s Shisa: The Guardian Lions
2022年10月1日 · Okinawa’s Shisa is similar to the Komainu, which are the lion dog statues found on mainland Japan especially near temples. Both Komainu and Shisa are most likely derived from the Chinese Guardian Lions found in China.
What is Okinawa Shisa? Introducing the history, how to place ...
2023年2月8日 · Let's learn together the basic information about Shisa, such as "What kind of god is Shisa?" and "Does it have a gender?" Special feature of Okinawa's symbol Shisa.
Discovering Shisa: The Mythical Guardians of Okinawa
2024年5月27日 · The history of Shisa as Okinawa's guardian dog is intertwined with the island's interactions with China and mainland Japan. Originating from the Chinese guardian lions, these mythical creatures were adapted into Okinawan mythology …