Japanese people are superstitious. Many of their beliefs date back centuries and are deeply rooted in their culture. Some are similar to those of western or other Asian countries, but there are many unique ones, and many are designed as lessons and warnings of dire consequences.
-Children playing with fire will wet his/her bed. (Raise the awareness of fire safety)
-If one whistle or play a flute at night, snakes/thieves will come to you. .
-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.
-The more layers of socks you wear the less likely you are to be sick
- Sleeping with your head pointing North is bad luck
- If you leave a fan blowing on you at night you will die
- 4 and 9 are unlucky numbers. Some people believe simply saying these numbers can bring ill-fortune upon you (both of these numbers have 2 ways to say them, only one is "evil")
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