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 …

Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi (石獅; shíshī). …

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 …

2013年5月7日 · Shisa's are lion dogs of chinese origin that were adopted by Okinawans in the 15th Century to guard against evil spirits and misfortune. Okinawa World theme park in Nanjo …

2016年8月9日 · Spunky, sweet, and smart- it’s really no wonder that the Shichi is such a popular designer dog breed. These charming dogs are the mixed breed offspring of a Shih Tzu and a …

2023年10月19日 · Shisa – The Half-Lion, Half-Dog Guardians Of Okinawa. If you do any research on Shisa, you will find out discover that there is a serious debate about what they actually are. …

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 …

2020年11月3日 · Shisa is the Okinawan specific word for these guardian lions, as they are known as shishi (石獅) in China. The rest of Japan calls them either komainu (狛犬) or shishi. …

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 …

2022年6月1日 · Shi shi dogs (or shiisaa as they are known in Okinawa) are an integral part of Okinawan culture. They were first brought to Okinawa from China in the 14th century.