Maneki Neko: the Japanese Lucky Cat

If you have the chance to visit Japan, you will probably find many occasions to admire small cat statuettes with their paw raised at the entrance of shops, restaurants and sometimes even in the homes of the locals. This cat is named maneki neko in Japanese. Ok then, but what is it exactly? What is the maneki neko? First of all, "maneki neko" in Japanese (招 き 猫) literally means "the beckoning cat" or "the cat that invites". A traditional Japanese good luck charm depicted as a cat sitting, smiling and raising one or two front paws. This lucky cat is celebrated in Japan on September 29 and its interesting history dates back a long time ago. Why a cat and where does he come from? Legends related to the maneki neko The history of the maneki neko is quite
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