 There is a scene in which Sakura breaks the thong on one of her geta  (wooden clogs). This act is considered unlucky in Japan. Her uncle  Cherry then shows up and more unlucky events occur. A black cat  darts out in front of them, and a hearse drives by. The Japanese  also believe that if a hearse drives past them, and if they dont  hide their thumbs, an early death will befall their parents.