Did you have a charm bracelet when you were a little kid ... Plus, it's not a bad idea to carry around some "good luck charms," as in these hectic times, we shouldn't push away a little good ...

Emily Lee Cheuk-ying, 15, Carmel Secondary School: My lucky charm is neither a sparkly bracelet ... an extra boost of luck. Anson Ng, 12, St Mary’s Canossian College: My good luck charm is ...

The nearby city of Kiryu has a different good-luck charm: decorated rakes that are sold at fairs. A famous local specialty is Himokawa udon: the noodles are cut extra-long and wide as a wish for ...