concept   mirror
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, mirrors are linked to superstitions and spiritual rituals for protection from bad luck and evil spirits.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 broken mirror Japan Considered a bad omen, may bring bad luck or misfortune 1
2 mirror Japan Often placed at the entrance of homes to ward off evil spirits and bad luck. 1
3 mirror Japan Often associated with superstition and used in spiritual rituals, such as covering mirrors at night to avoid spirits 1
4 mirrors Japan Mirrors are sometimes associated with superstitions and may not be placed facing the bed or reflecting the family altar. 1