Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean?

This insightful book by a leading expert on the subject explores the ways in which "good luck" symbols and rituals in Japan are used in tandem with diligence and a positive attitude to help people overcome life's many twists, turns and bad patches.

It explores how customs and beliefs play a vital role in creating positive expectations and outcomes and includes practical exercises for bringing good fortune and happiness into your own life.

176 pages
hardcover, colour illustrations

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