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titions differ around the world. Some are so strong that they are exported to other cultures. Take for example Friday 13th. In the West, avoid making important moves on that day, since it's considered unlucky and decisions made then will have unfortunate consequences.
For the Japanese, Friday 13th is just one of several unlucky days. The number 4 is unlucky because one of the Japanese pronunciations of 4 is the similar to the word for 'death'. Therefore 4th April is unlucky (4th day of 4th month, or 4-4). On the other hand, just as seven is considered a lucky number in most cul
tures, in Japan the 7th July and 8th August (7-7 and 8-8) are considered lucky. In fact for the Japanese, every single day is associated with luck, misfortune, or something in between. Delicate planning is required to make sure important occasions happen on the 'best' day.
Rokuyo is the lucky and unlucky days of the Japanese Calendar. Their impact on weddings, hospital stays, funerals, baby booms and doing business in Japan is discussed.
(Taken from seiyaku)
