Black Cat Superstition Japan

Let me share and translate some quotes from Japanese Wikipedia.

Black cat superstition japan. Cat Superstitions from Around the World. 3 Black cat superstition is a common one that Japanese are aware of. Black cats have long been associated with witches and witchcraft.

If youre spooked when you see a black cat its probably from medieval folklore that continues to shroud the reputation of these dignified kitties. Have a black cat cross your path Britain and Japan A strange black cat on your porch brings prosperity. In France the black magical cat called matagot could under certain circumstances bring prosperity to its owner.

Black Cats Are Witches in Disguise. However the world sentiment about black cats has been mixed. If you see a black cat is crossing the road in front of you then it will cause bad luck for you.

After all some of our favorite characters have been black cats such as Felix the Cat Snowball II of The Simpsons and Sylvester the tuxedo kitty. In parts of the UK a black cat arriving at your doorstep is said to be good luck. Luckily for our feline friends these bad superstitions have virtually vanished and black cats are now a.

In Japan if a black cat crosses a persons path it is a sign of good luck although this belief has changed somewhat because of the spread of American culture. Even though it is a mere superstition would you take the risk. Heavy snow in the winter brings a big harvest in the following autumn.

One of the most common superstitions about black cats is to believe owning a black cat or seeing a black cat can bring them bad luck. I think in many society black cat is seen as a bad luck sign. They believe a black cat is good luck and if owned by a single woman is supposed to bring her many suitors.