Are black cats lucky in Japan?

Question

I read somewhere that black cats are considered good luck in Japan b/c the Japanese bobtail is rarely black. I forgot where I may have read it and I want to know if there is any truth to it.

Answer 1

i have a black cat of course i don't live in japan but i also don't believe in superstitions so nope i don't believe it

Answer 2

Some say white represents purity, whereas black cats have traditionally been considered lucky in Japan, able to ward off evil or cure illness in children.

Answer 3

Yes they are lucky in japan.

My cat once attracted a black cat to our house and when he passed by me when i tried to give it food, i found $30 on the street!!! I dont know why people think they're unlucky in the US

Answer 4

Yes.