5 Lucky items in Japan

In Lifestyle we have talked to you on several occasions about the peculiarities of life in Japan and even about 8 things you should never do there.In this occasion we want you to know those objects that for Japanese culture attract good luck.

In Japan it is normal to see these objects that symbolize fortune in homes, in businesses and even among the personal belongings of any citizen.the charms in Japan is " Engimono " and there are many different ones.Let's review 5 of the most common.

1.MANEKI NEKO

It is an object that attracts good luck mainly in money or business issues .We find it not only in Japan, but also in China!

5 Lucky items in Japan

In these countries there is maneki neko both with the right leg and with the left raised and of different colors according to what you expect from your amulet In case of being the right hand, fortune would be in matters of money or of simple good luck and of being the left, it would favor the arrival of clients to the business.

2.OMAMORI

The Omamori is an amulet that directly connects with the Shintoism and Buddhism .It is a fine wooden board in which a sentence is written or blessing.

5 Lucky items in Japan

They are usually covered in very colorful silk covers .There are Omamoris for all occasions, health, money, exams..., when it has fulfilled its function, don't throw it away! You have to burn it in the temple where it originated .

3.TERU-TERU BOZU

The Teru Teru Bozu are some funny dolls of paper that look like ghosts.Its function is to attract good weather.

5 Lucky items in Japan

On rainy days, children hang them in the windows so the sun rises .Ah! By the way, don't hang it upside down, make it rain!

4.TANUKI

Tanuki is an animal native to Japan and eastern China.It is a mammal of the Canidos family and is known as raccoon dog .In Japanese folklore he is represented as a funny character and given to picaresque.

5 Lucky items in Japan

Their figures are usually in business and carry various attributes for to attract good luck, the most curious are: a hat that protects it from bad weather or any problem and huge testicles that attract fortune in matters of money.

5.EMA

The Ema are a wooden planks , which hang on a string , in which believers write a petition to the gods .

5 Lucky items in Japan

They are taken to the temple and there they hang, waiting for them to collect their wishes, listen to them and attend.

As you can see, in general, the Japanese are very fond of all the rites that may attract luck.In fact, in addition to those mentioned, there are many more objects that serve this purpose! Amazing!

If you liked this article, you might want to know how to attract luck on the night of San Juan.

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