Purchased at a hotel in Okinawa. It's a very lovely letter pad. I'm selling it because I don't think I'll have a chance to use it. From the official website: "Mintama" is the Okinawan word for "eyeball." Since ancient times, Shisa have protected homes and people from misfortune under the blue sky. This design expresses the original form of the Shisa, with the motif of the watchful eye, in a friendly way. It's a Mintama pattern full of charm, with eyes looking here and there, and smiling. Thank you for looking.