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.

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

The Japanese Lucky Cat: Unlocking the Secret to Good Fortune - JapanLivingGuide.net - Living Guide in Japan

These places in Japan are strongly associated with their long pottery producing history. The city was specialized in teapots, bottles, and containers

Black Maneki Neko Beckoning Cat Right Paws Up Made in Japan Tokoname Pottery

Hand Painted Japanese Yakushi Kiln Seven Lucky God Lucky Cat Ornament Piggy Bank Shop Large Opening Home Office Gift – Great Zakka

Rare Maneki Neko Very Large Tokoname Beckoning Cat Hand Painted (item #1455198)

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

Maneki-neko — Fascinating History, by Michael Rhodes, The Daily Cuppa Grande

The Japanese Lucky Cat: Unlocking the Secret to Good Fortune - JapanLivingGuide.net - Living Guide in Japan

Japanese Luck Fortune Charm Black Beckoning Cat Maneki Neko Money Bank– Ebros Gift