Black Cat Superstition Japan. In france the black magical cat called matagot could under certain circumstances bring prosperity to its owner. I think in many society black cat is seen as a bad luck sign.
Actually, black cat increases power of witches. According to churchill.com, in japan, they believe that if a cat crosses the street or road in front of you while you’re driving it can cause bad luck. This is yet another great example as to why i want to move to japan :).
Let me share and translate some quotes from japanese wikipedia.
They’re believed to bring good luck and happiness to the bride. The american superstition about black cats dates to the time of the pilgrims, when black cats were thought to be the companions of witches. However, unlike most other countries, in japan, a black cat crossing one's path is considered to bring good luck. In japan, if a black cat crosses a person's path, it is a sign of good luck, although this belief has changed somewhat because of the spread of american culture.