A shrine in Japan's Tokushima Prefecture has about 10,000 beckoning cats on its grounds, drawing in not only cat lovers, but many students hoping to pass their exams. What blessings does the shrine ...

The Maneki Neko, or "beckoning cat," is one of the most common lucky charms in Japan. Also known as the Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money Cat or Fortune Cat, it is often made of porcelain or ceramic, ...

Named maneki-neko in Japanese (literally “beckoning cat”), the figurine—true to its name and contrary to popular belief—is not actually waving. In Japan, unlike in Western cultures, the way to beckon ...