What is Okinawan Shisa? Thorough explanation of its meaning, origin, history, culture, and how to place it!
When you visit Okinawa, you may often see a “Shisa” on a roof or at an entrance, glaring at you. I...

When you visit Okinawa, you may often see a “Shisa” on a roof or at an entrance, glaring at you. I...

Shisa, the guardian deity of Okinawan tradition. Introduced from China, it was used as a symbol of fire preven...

The brightness of the Okinawan sun, the pleasant breeze, the crystal clear ocean… Wouldn’t it be g...