Seaside Shisa

“The Legend of Shisa” Shisa is a legendary creature of the island of Okinawa, located in the south of Japan.Shisa, which means "lion" in Okinawa, has long protected the lives of the people of Okinawa as a guardian deity that drives away evil spirits and misfortune.Shisa, which means "lion" in Okinawan, has long protected the lives of the people of Okinawa as a guardian deity that drives away evil spirits and misfortune. It is generally believed that the right side of Shisa, with its mouth open, is male, and the left side, with its mouth closed, is female. The open-mouthed male has a stern face to ward off evil spirits and demons, while the female keeps her mouth closed to keep happines...View all