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Japanese Shrine Statues. visitors to japan's numerous shinto shrines and buddhist temples are often greeted by a pair of imposing lion. in japan, there are many shrines and temples where you can meet animals, either alive or in statues.

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Among them are shinto's most important shrines, the ise shrines. these iconic statues, known as inari foxes or kitsune, can be found at over 30,000. These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine.

Jizo statues The Japanese statues giving closure to women who have

Japanese Shrine Statues These fierce guardians are meant to protect the shrine. Who has heard of the komainu? these iconic statues, known as inari foxes or kitsune, can be found at over 30,000.only a few of today's shrines are considered to be built in a purely japanese style.