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Koma-inu at entrance to Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo
Photo by Linda Freeman, July 5, 2003
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lion-dogs
Koma-inu invariably appear in pairs at entrances
to shrines, temples, and even modern buildings. The lion-dog on the
left will usually have a closed mouth and the one on the right will
have an open mouth. The one on the right often has a round ball in its
mouth or paw.
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