The three monkeys are a popular symbol in Japanese culture, representing the principle of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The first monkey covers its eyes, the second covers its ears, and the third covers its mouth. This symbolizes a moral code of not witnessing, not listening to, and not speaking about immoral behavior. The three monkeys serve as a reminder to live a virtuous life and avoid engaging in harmful activities. #threemonkeys #seenoevil #hearnoevil #speaknoevil