concept   broom handle
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, the broom handle is used for sweeping and ritual purification, and standing upright is considered bad luck.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 broom Japan Used for both physical and spiritual cleaning, often associated with the removal of negative energy or bad luck from a space. 1
2 broom handle Japan Often made of bamboo and used not just for sweeping but also for ritual purification in traditional ceremonies. 1
3 broom handle Japan Considered bad luck to stand a broom upright, as it is believed to invite misfortune. 1