What are superstitions that japanese believe in?

by Andrea Garza
(San Antonio Texas, USA)

The Question:

I am interested in knowing what are the different superstitions japanese believe to be true?

My answer

Well, I am not a pro on superstition but i found a good compilation for you. Here are some of them:


-If you play with fire, you will wet your bed. (It makes children become aware of the danger of fire.)

-If you rest just after eating, you will become a cow/pig/elephant. (This means not to be lazy.)

-If you whistle or play a flute at night, snakes will come to you. (This means not to bother your neighbors.) (When they say snake, it means a thief.)

-A cold mid-section will cause diarrhea.

-The first dream of a new year will come true.

-Breaking a comb or the cloth strap of a "geta" wooden sandal is an omen of misfortune.

-Stepping on the cloth border of a tatami mat brings bad luck.

You can find the source here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_superstition