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
The original white colour is to get good luck and overall good fortune , while black is to ward off evil , red is for good health, yellow or gold is for wealth, and pink is for romance. Where do I put my black lucky cat ? The placement Since the Lucky Cat is associated … 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