Maneki-Neko

Maneki-Neko: Interesting History Of The Japanese Lucky Cat

September 16, 2022 by Japan Informer

You've likely seen the little Maneki-Neko decoration waving at you from shop windows and eateries if you've ever traveled to Japan or other Asian countries. The Maneki-Neko figure, also known as the greeting cat, fortunate cat, money cat, joyful cat, and calling cat, is said to bring fortune to establishments. The renowned fortunate charm has a complex history and dates back to … [Read more...] about Maneki-Neko: Interesting History Of The Japanese Lucky Cat

Japanese Twitter user and son take advantage of rare Tokyo snowfall to craft cat crime scene

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