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Why do Japanese people, particularly traders, place salt at their door?
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Why do Japanese people, particularly traders, place salt at their door?
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It is belived that salt will protect thier home or bussiness from bad spirits. The salt is belived also to block bad vibes that come off of people.. . Salt is know as a purifier in many customs.
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its a superstision that is usually done in the south and is used to keep evil out of there house,etc
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They produce lots of salt.
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to ward off evils
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they run out of sugar
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To prevent dirty elements from going into the offices or homes..
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