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Maneki-neko: The Meaning of Japan’s Beckoning Lucky Cat, Its Colors, and How to Choose One

Meet the maneki-neko, Japan's beckoning lucky cat: what its raised paw and colors traditionally mean, where it comes from, and how to choose one.
2026.06.14
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