What is the story of maneki-neko, the Japanese beckoning cat?

When and where the ceramic cats began to be sold remains a mystery, but by the late Edo period they found appeal with urban consumers.

Maneki Neko: (Japanese) Beckoning Cat To Wave in Money

Maneki Neko — Japanese Friendship Garden

What is the story of maneki-neko, the Japanese beckoning cat?

Maneki Neko Artwork featuring the motif of a beckoning cat by Teshigoto Club — Kickstarter

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What is the story of maneki-neko, the Japanese beckoning cat?

What is the story of maneki-neko, the Japanese beckoning cat? - BusinessWorld Online

The History and Meaning of Maneki-Neko: The Japanese Lucky Cat

Maneki Neko — Japanese Friendship Garden

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Japanese Lucky Beckoning Cat banknote design is the faux money we wish was real

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