Japanese culture has particular interest in the spiritual role of the number three. It has found a position in Japanese social life, history, entertainment and even students within the educational framework are taught the disciplines and significance of this number regarding social norms.
The degree of respect afforded the number three can be measured by the belief that Japanese businesses who start their name with the character 3 have a certain chance of success.
But it is not only restricted to business, as many proverbs and superstitions previal to this day which involve 'three'. Entertainment offers a relationship between three and sports, places and foods, such as sumo which demonstrates three. In cuisne, Japan has the 'three colours lunch' known throughout the country, and one can find many place and station names that start with three.
Japanese history teaches us about Shotoku Taishi, a creator of the first political history thesis, lectured that 'three is to be valued in the sense of harmony, and an avoidance of wanton opposition to be honoured'.
Shinto has the three-element rule, which shows us the relationship and place of humans with regards the universe.
Indeed, when one asks a Japanese of his/her favourite number, three is the most likely answer.
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7 is considered lucky by most cultures.
13 is considered unlucky by most Western cultures.
666 is considered evil by some Christians because it is the number of the "beast" according to the Bible (Revelation 13:18).

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the zip just went that way
to a place I can't find
searching and seeking in vain
eyes never noticed the rain
when the mighty one above
decided the switch must be 'off'
In darkness I contemplate
searching an unknown fate
The gold turned to moonlight
and the red bricks with stage fright
closed along narrow lanes
concealing already hidden pains
of this fastidious life
inclined to escape damnable strife