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Shisa
Shisa (Okinawan: siisaa) is a traditional Ryukyuan decoration, often found in pairs, closely resembling a lion. Many people put a pair of Shisa on their rooftops or flanking the gates to their houses. Shisa are believed to protect from various evils.
External links
Okinawan Tourist Bureau's site describing the significance of the Shisa
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