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Lion-dog, or komainu, at a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Komainu, or lion-dog, at Kasuga jinja shinto shrine, Kanazawa, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, with stone lanterns, at Miumajinja shinto shrine, Kanazawa, Japan. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, at Miumajinja shinto shrine, Kanazawa, Japan. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, at Saiichi shinto Shrine, Kanazawa, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, at a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan.

Lion-dog, or komainu, at Gojudanimachi Hachiman Shinto shrine near Kanazawa, Japan. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, at MIkami Shinto shrine near Kanazawa, Japan. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, at Mikami shinto shrine near Kanazawa, Japan. These traditional statues are seen in pairs in most shrines Royalty Free Stock Photo

Lion-dog, or komainu, at a Shinto shrine in Kanazawa, Japan. These traditional statues are seen in pairs in most shrines and are intended to ward off evil spirits.