Onigawara (鬼瓦, lit. ogre tile) are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting an oni (ogre) or a fearsome beast. Onigawara …

Apr 28, 2022 · Onigawara literally means ogre or demon (oni) and roof tile (kawara). They are the kind of ornamental roof tiles observed at both ends of the roof of typical Japanese architecture. …

In traditional Japanese architecture, onigawara adorns the roofs of buildings. These tiles take on the face of a Japanese demon, more commonly called oni.

ONIGAWARA （おにがわら）は、男性2人によって構成される 日本 の ポップ ユニット。 バンド「竹内電気」の元メンバー2人による、音楽ユニット。 アイドルでもバンドでもなく …

Jun 4, 2016 · Onigawara are decorative features found most often on Buddhist temple roofs, though sometimes also on shrines or residences. Kawara is the word for ceramic roof tiles that …

Feb 28, 2016 · Onigawara are monster-headed relief sculptures sometimes found on the pitched roofs of Japanese buildings, specifically at the ends of the central roof ridges in traditional …

Mar 29, 2021 · Designated as a traditional Japanese craft by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Sanshu Onigawara (decorative ridge-end tiles resembling gargoyles) are named after …

Jun 29, 2022 · Onigawara, meaning “devil’s face” in Japanese, has long been used to decorate the roofs of Japanese-style buildings to ward off evil spirits and misfortune, symbolize wealth, …

Onigawara is a type of roof ornamentation depicting the face of Oni (Japanese ogre) or Karajishi (lion). It is said to protect the house, temple and shrine from evil spirits and made by the …

Mar 5, 2015 · Onigawara, literally " Demon/Ogre/Goblin Tiles" can be found primarily on temple roofs, but also in shrines and residences. They serve as protection against the weather at the …