Lucky Charm: Wooden Frog Craft By rubbing the stick held in its mouth against the ridges on its back, it makes a sound similar to a frog's croak. Small children used to play with it, finding it amusing. Approximate size: Length 14cm, Height 6cm, Stick length 15cm Frogs are considered very lucky creatures in Japan. Especially due to wordplay and their ecology, they symbolize various kinds of happiness, fortune, and safety. ● Reasons why frogs are considered lucky ① 【Wordplay】 "Kaeru" (frog) = "Kaeru" (to return/come back) / "Kaeru" (to change) Money returns (kaeru) → Symbol of improved fortune Return safely → Good luck charm for travel, business trips, and traffic safety Rejuvenate/Change one's luck → Symbol of health and recovery of fortune/restart ② 【Strong reproductive ability】 Because frogs lay a large number of eggs at once, they are also said to be a symbol of **"prosperity of descendants" and "business prosperity."** ③ 【Living near water】 = "Symbol of life/purification" Water has long meant purification, regeneration, and vitality, and frogs are sometimes considered a symbol of that. ④ 【Lucky charms around the world】 China: **The three-legged frog "Jin Chan" (Golden Toad)** is a spiritual beast that brings wealth France: Symbol of good luck Egypt and Greece: Symbol of abundance and regeneration