Shachihoko
A – or simply – is an animal in Japanese folklore with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. It was believed that this animal could cause the rain to fall, and as such, temples and castles were often adorned with roof ornaments crafted in the form of a shachihoko, in order to protect them from fire.
When pronounced, it also means "orca".
Japanese female idol group Team Syachihoko uses the animal in its name and logo.
