Shisa (シーサー, shīsā) 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.

2021年7月9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.

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: A closed-mouth female supposed to keep in the good spirits; An open-mouthed male supposed to scare evil spirits away. The ...

2023年10月19日 · In this post, we will look at what Shisa are, the history and legends surrounding Shisa, the different types, how to position Shisa, and look at some popular Shisa statues that can be found around Okinawa, rounding up by looking …

2025年2月27日 · Special feature of Okinawa's symbol Shisa. We will introduce basic information such as the history and origin of Shisa and where to place it. Let's learn together the basic information about Shisa, such as "What kind of god is Shisa?" and "Does it have a gender?"

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 …

The Shisa (シーサー Shīsā) is a creature from Okinawan folklore that looks like a cross between a dog and a lion. If you take a walk in Ishigaki, or on any of the Okinawan islands, it is hard not to notice the many Shisa guarding both rooftops and house entrances.

Shīsā are native to Okinawa, and are thus only found on the Ryukyu archipelago and the southernmost islands of Japan. Shīsā are smaller and more dog-like than their Japanese (medium sized dog-lion hybrids) and Chinese (large and very lion-like) cousins. Interactions: Lion-dogs are commonly depicted in East Asian sculpture as guardian deities.

2013年5月7日 · Its impossible to go anywhere in Okinawa without seeing shisa dogs perched atop rooftops, crouching on walls, or gracing entryways. Shisa's are lion dogs of chinese origin that were adopted by Okinawans in the 15th Century to guard against evil spirits and misfortune.

Most people have either seen or at least heard of shisa, or lion-dogs, which form an integral part of Okinawan culture. Also known as shi-shi, these small statues can be found standing guard on top of roofs or at the entrances to homes, businesses and shops all over Okinawa.