What does the Kirin represent in Japanese culture? Is there also a saying in Japanese culture that the Kirin gives birth to a child? Are the Kirin statues enshrined in their temples? Thank you.

In Japanese culture, Kirin mainly represents luck, happiness and gods. There is indeed a legend of "Qilin giving birth to a child" in traditional Japanese culture. According to legend, Qilin brings blessings and good luck, so many people seek good luck by enshrining Qilin statues in temples or placing Qilin sculptures in their homes.

Some Japanese temples do enshrine Kirin statues, such as Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan. It was built in 778 AD and is one of the symbols of Japanese culture and tradition. In the "main hall" of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, there is a "Kirin statue", which is regarded as a mascot that protects the temple and prays for happiness.

In general, the Kirin in Japanese culture mainly represents good luck, happiness and gods. Although the meaning of Kirin in Japanese culture is different from that in Chinese culture, they both represent a symbolic meaning and cultural tradition.