Japanese Superstitions - Animals

Animals

See also: Maneki Neko
  • Use of the Maneki Neko or "lucky cat." Many businesses such as shops or restaurants have figures of such beckoning cats. These are considered to be lucky and bring in money and fortune.
  • If you see a spider in the morning, it means good luck so you shouldn't kill it, but if you see one at night, it means bad luck so you can kill it.
  • If you catch a crow's eyes, something bad will happen.
  • If a black cat crosses your path, something bad will happen. (This is actually imported from Western culture.)

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