This superstition even affects how products are packaged in Japan. Even though there are 4 people in the average Japanese family, most products like chopsticks and dishes, are sold in packs of either three or five.
Dit bygeloof beïnvloed ook hoe produkte word verpak in Japan. Selfs al is daar 4 mense in die gemiddelde Japannese familie, die meeste produkte soos eetstokkies en skottelgoed, word verkoop in pakke van drie of vyf.