The one on the left has its mouth shut – to keep in the good, and the one on the right has its mouth open – to scare away evil.
But, the guardians – a Chinese influence – are not seen elsewhere in Japan. Unique to this prefecture that is home to some 160 islands, Okinawa has hints of local and global culture.
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