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The Lucky Number Eight
Eight (八 hachi, ya) is also considered a lucky number in Japanese culture, but the reason is different from that in Chinese culture. Eight gives an idea of growing prosperous, because the letter (八) broadens gradually.

The Japanese thought eight (や ya) as a holy number in the ancient times. The reason is less well understood, but it is thought that it is related to the fact they used eight to express large numbers vaguely such as manyfold (やえはたえ Yae Hatae) (literally, eightfold and twentyfold), many clouds (やくも Yakumo) (literally, eight clouds), millions and millions of Gods (やおよろずのかみ Yaoyorozu no Kami) (literally, eight millions of Gods), etc.

It is also guessed that the ancient Japanese gave importance to pairs, so some researchers guess twice as four (よ yo), which is also guessed to be a holy number in those times because it indicates the world (north, south, east, and west) might be considered a very holy number.
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Assorted steamed foods for celebration.
Eight ingredients are steamed and served in each bowl in this dish.



The Japanese people consider the number eight as a lucky number, as the Kanji character for "eight" (八) signifies a spreading fortune i.e. bright future.
The dish is an important item in a celebratory meal, a dish which is typical of the Japanese people who wish for good fortune in their meals.
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