Comments on: A Guide for the Anxious: 11 Japanese Superstitions for Bad Luck http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/ travel culture worldwide Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:35:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Is Nike’s World Cup Commercial Cursed? http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-38802 Is Nike’s World Cup Commercial Cursed? Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:27:05 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-38802 [...] this superstition ridiculous? Are we blaming poor performance on bad luck? Share your thoughts. var ids = new Array; ids.push(5843); Tagged under: curse, jinx, nike, [...] [...] this superstition ridiculous? Are we blaming poor performance on bad luck? Share your thoughts. var ids = new Array; ids.push(5843); Tagged under: curse, jinx, nike, [...]

]]> By: kimayou Meigui http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36345 kimayou Meigui Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:45:56 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36345 Interesting post! Growing up in the Pennsylvania Dutch area with all of their superstitions, I've always been curious of what other cultures consider bad luck. Another interesting supersition in Japan: Don't go to sleep immediately after eating, or you will turn into a cow! Interesting post! Growing up in the Pennsylvania Dutch area with all of their superstitions, I’ve always been curious of what other cultures consider bad luck.
Another interesting supersition in Japan: Don’t go to sleep immediately after eating, or you will turn into a cow!

]]> By: chi http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36161 chi Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:27:23 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36161 Broken geta sandal? I dodn't know about that one I know if the "hanao" ( the strap) comes off or cut off that means bad luck is coming. Broken geta sandal? I dodn’t know about that one I know if the “hanao” ( the strap) comes off or cut off that means bad luck is coming.

]]> By: bikes http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36843 bikes Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:29:19 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36843 Pet Coupons & Offers - Grocery Coupon Guide Jan 31, 2008 Store Pet Clubs: Many grocery stores have Pet Clubs. Consumers can typically sign up for Pet Coupons & Offers – Grocery Coupon Guide
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]]> By: Pele http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36417 Pele Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:20:16 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36417 Yes, very true... I have attended a Japanese funeral where I did pass cremated bones to the next person in line with large metal chopsticks. I had no idea that the chopsticks customs differed in southern Japan, but interesting. As for foot wear, I stick to my Crocs-- they're harder to break than getas. Cheers. Yes, very true… I have attended a Japanese funeral where I did pass cremated bones to the next person in line with large metal chopsticks. I had no idea that the chopsticks customs differed in southern Japan, but interesting. As for foot wear, I stick to my Crocs– they’re harder to break than getas. Cheers.

]]> By: Ryukyu Mike http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36416 Ryukyu Mike Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:24:31 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36416 Down here in the southernmost prefecture even resting the chopsticks on the bowl can be bad news. Use the lowest bowl near you and make sure the sticks aren't pointing at anyone (unless you wish them death). Also, never try to pass food to another person with chopsticks. Passing bones from chopsticks to chopsticks takes place at a funeral: http://glimpse.org/tips/topic/etiquette/JP/dont-pass-food-with-chopsticks/ Great info Pele. I didn't know about the geta. Think I'll stick with my yellow shima zori (flip-flops)! Down here in the southernmost prefecture even resting the chopsticks on the bowl can be bad news. Use the lowest bowl near you and make sure the sticks aren’t pointing at anyone (unless you wish them death).

Also, never try to pass food to another person with chopsticks. Passing bones from chopsticks to chopsticks takes place at a funeral:
http://glimpse.org/tips/topic/etiquette/JP/dont-pass-food-with-chopsticks/

Great info Pele. I didn’t know about the geta. Think I’ll stick with my yellow shima zori (flip-flops)!

]]> By: Pele http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36275 Pele Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:36:39 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36275 Thanks Tom :) I've slipped a couple of times too on that one. Thanks Tom :) I’ve slipped a couple of times too on that one.

]]> By: Tom Gates http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/a-guide-for-the-anxious-11-japanese-superstitions-for-bad-luck/#comment-36274 Tom Gates Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:03:30 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=2051#comment-36274 Awesome list! I've learned the chopsticks the hard way. Awesome list! I’ve learned the chopsticks the hard way.

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