The Chinese zodiac is quite popular in Japan as well. The twelve animals of the zodiac calendar are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is associated with a zodiac animal in a repeating 12-year cycle. The Zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the rat. Each sign is linked to a month of the solar year and it is also linked to a season. The Chinese zodiac also labels an hour of the day. People born in a certain animal year are believed to have attributes of that animal, which could either help or hinder a relationship. An important use of Chinese Zodiac is to determine if two people are compatible, in a romantic relationship or any kind of relationship. In old times, people believed in Chinese Zodiac compatibility and often referred to it before a romantic relationship began. Even nowadays some people still refer to it. Visiting Narita Town, I encountered the Chinese zodiac clock, then spotted a Rat made of stone, then the Ox. Walking down the street I found and took pictures of all except for the Rooster - I have no idea where it had gone!
- 2 min read
Zodiac Sculptures in Narita Town
The animals made of stone
By Elena Lisina
Community writer
Explore nearby
-
Narita Omotesando
Featured
Leave a comment
0 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Find and book quality accommodations for your next trip to Japan.
Top Articles
-
1
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Travel Activities
Guide -
2
Discovering Cinnamoroll in Shinagawa City
Tokyo - Sponsored -
3
Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
4
2-Day Hachijojima Retreat: Recharge Your Mind and Body
Tokyo - Sponsored -
5
Hokuriku Shinkansen Extends to Tsuruga, Fukui
Fukui -
6
Convenient Bus Travel From Narita Airport to Tokyo Station
Transportation -
7
At Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Hyogo -
8
Tokyo DisneySea "Fantasy Springs"
Chiba -
9
Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo
Tokyo - Sponsored -
10
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Culture & Nature Trips
Guide
-
1
Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2
Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
3
Hachiko Statue in Shibuya
Tokyo -
4
Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo -
5
Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto -
6
Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
7
Guide to PASMO Cards
Guide -
8
Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
9
Kirby Cafe Tokyo
Tokyo -
10
Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Tokyo