The Japanese Lucky Cat is the most popular lucky charm in Japanese culture. They are traditionally called maneki-neko, which literally translates to beckoning cat; their characteristically upright paw is said to beckon good fortune for their owner.
There are three options available and each has it's own meaning:
The white Japanese kanji characters on the red box on the left mean good luck.
Please select the design you would like using the drop down menu.
Cat size: 5.5cm / 2.5 inches tall
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 7.5cm (box dimensions)
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