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Crow: a bird of bad or good omen?

Since I have been in Japan, I have seen all kinds of birds: hawk, crane and crow! Crows are everywhere, in mountains, parks, rice fields, shrines, blossoming cherry trees …

In Western countries, a crow usually raises fear and repugnance, as it is linked with sorcery and death. However, in Ancient Greece and Rome it was highly-respected. How is it here, in Japan?

I will mention a few examples and you will judge.

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