This kitsch, often gold ornament is ubiquitous in Chinatowns and Asian stores around the world, but these cute little statues aren’t Chinese at all: They’re Japanese Named maneki-neko in Japanese (literally “beckoning cat”), the figurine—true to its name and contrary to popular belief—is not actually waving. What does maneki-neko mean in Japanese? The maneki-neko (招き猫, … Read more
For people using maneki neko in their homes, the fortune cat must be placed in the south eastern corner of the house which is traditionally associated with the wealth area. For people having a home office , Maneki Neko must be placed as close to the office as possible preferably in a southeast corner. Is … Read more
In Japanese, maneki-neko means beckoning cat The idea is that the cat is welcoming and greeting you. This lucky cat symbol is considered good luck to place in your home, office, or business. You can recognize the lucky cat symbol because it always has one arm up, with the paw facing down, almost as if … Read more