For Today’s Japan Photo, we take a look at these adorable Maneki Neko 招き猫, which are common Japanese good luck charms that is believed to bring good luck to its owner.
The figurine depicts a cat (traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed—often at the entrance—in shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses.
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