Become an Expert on Guardian Lions and Lion Dogs!

Have you ever seen pairs of statues at Japanese shrines or elsewhere that look like lions or dogs? In Japanese, these two animals are called a “shishi” (lion) and a “komainu” (lion dog). Watch this video to learn where lions and lion dogs came from, what makes them unique, and how to appreciate them!
A PDF version of “Become an Expert on Guardian Lions and Lion Dogs!” is available for download here:
www.kyohaku.go...