Japan Folk Beliefs

This page groups published FolkBeliefs records that have a source-backed documentation label for Japan. The label identifies where a version was recorded and does not imply that everyone in the country shares the belief.

Animal Omens1

Cats

• Cat Washing Its Face Superstitions

Bird Omens1

Birds Around the Home

• Bird Nesting on the House Superstitions

Body Omens2

General Body Signs

• Hiccup Superstitions Across Cultures

Nose

• Sneezing Superstitions Across Cultures