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【Cautions for using electrical products】
When using electrical appliances, please note that the voltage is different from that of Japan, which may cause malfunctions.
Since the plug type is Japan type(A or B type), please check the voltage and use a transformer.
Please note that a transformer is different from a conversion adapter.
We are not responsible for malfunctions caused by use without a transformer.
【Voltage Compatibility】
When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed for Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so if you use them with a different voltage, it may cause a malfunction.
【Plug Type】
Our products use Japanese plug types (A or B type).
Please use a conversion adapter if necessary.
【Important Note on Transformers and Adapters】
A transformer adjusts voltage to match your device’s requirements.
A conversion adapter only changes the plug shape and does not adjust voltage.
Using only a conversion adapter without a transformer may result in damage to the product.
【Liability】
We are not responsible for malfunctions or damages caused by improper use, such as operating the product without a transformer.
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[Material: Stone and sand solidified with resin] [Size: Height: 4.6cm, Width: approx. 9cm, Depth: approx. 4.3cm]
What is Shisa? Shisa are said to have originated from the Egyptian Sphinx, and are believed to have been introduced to Ryukyu from China via Egypt and the Silk Road during the Ryukyu Kingdom's Age of Discovery (14th-15th century). Shisa, which spread throughout Okinawa as talismans and guardians, are said to absorb happiness (good fortune) through the male's mouth, while the female, with her mouth closed, prevents the happiness from escaping. Shisa are also said to have the power to purify rather than ward off evil spirits (magimushi). Okinawa's guardian deity is also a symbol of marital harmony, making it the perfect gift.
How to place a shisa: Facing the shisa, place the male (with its mouth open) on the right and the female (with its mouth closed) on the left. Statues of lion dogs and A-un are placed at the entrance to shrines, and these are also a kind of barrier, and shisa are said to perform the same function as the lion dogs and A-un statues. Facing them south is said to prevent fires, while facing northeast is said to protect the home from typhoons and floods. It is said that evil spirits (magumushi) come along people's paths, so it doesn't matter whether you place them inside or outside the entrance. The most important thing is to place them where you want and where you feel comfortable displaying them.
The meaning of "za" and "yoko": "Sit down and protect your home" and "yoko" mean that things will go well.
＞＞What is Shisa?＜＜
The Shisa is said to have originated from the Egyptian Sphinx, and is believed to have been brought to Ryukyu from China via Egypt and the Silk Road during the Ryukyu Kingdom's Age of Discovery (14th to 15th centuries).
Shisa, which have spread throughout Okinawa as talismans and guardians, are said to absorb happiness (good fortune) through the male's mouth, while the female, with her mouth closed, prevents the happiness from escaping.
It is also said that Shisa have the power to purify evil spirits (Majimushi) rather than ward them off.
This guardian deity of Okinawa is also a symbol of marital harmony, making it the perfect gift.
＞＞How to place＜＜
Facing the Shisa, place the male (with its mouth open) on the right and the female (with its mouth closed) on the left.
Statues of lion dogs and A-un are placed at the entrance to the shrine, and these act as a kind of barrier, and it is said that the shisa perform the same function as the lion dogs and A-un statues.
It is said that if it faces south, it will prevent fires, and if it faces northeast, it will protect the house from typhoons and floods.
It is said that demons (Majimushi) come through people's paths, so it doesn't matter whether you place it inside or outside the entrance.
The most important thing is to choose a place where you want to put it and where you can display it comfortably.
＞＞The meaning of za and yoko＜＜
Seated posture: "Sit down and protect your home"
Profile: "Things will go well in the end"
