It is commonly placed in business premises to attract customers.
Maneki neko lucky cat.
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A maneki neko is also known as a lucky cat or fortune cat.
Fortune cat is known as maneki neko in japanese which means beckoning cat the cat has.
The maneki neko 招き猫 lit.
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The image of a cat with one or both paws raised is a popular japanese talisman known as maneki neko or beckoning cat 招き猫 and is usually made from porcelain wood or plastic.
Different poses can carry different meanings.
In modern times they are usually made of ceramic or plastic.
In restaurants the lucky cat may be responsible for many happy guests and so on.
Beckoning cat is a common japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner.
Maneki neko is the beloved japanese lucky cat that invites good luck.
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The figurine depicts a cat traditionally a calico japanese bobtail with a paw raised in a japanese beckoning gesture the figurines are often displayed in shops restaurants pachinko parlors dry.
The japanese lucky cat the beckoning cat is a talisman.