There are many myths in the Ryukyus that regard the hermit crab as the origin of man. The ancient world was seen as “Aman (= hermit crab) You,” or “the world of hermit crabs.

A hermit crab ate the fruit of a tree called adan and was reborn as a human being.

That is why the Okinawan Obon Festival is dedicated to hermit crabs.

When pineapples and peaches were offered in the garden of the villa, a very large hermit crab was eating them.

They say it is very auspicious. Excellent!!!