The Maneki-Neko cats are cute, easily hackable figurines and we’ve featured them in the past, using them as everything from hit counters to POV displays.

Maneki-neko — otherwise known as lucky cats or welcoming cats — are found around the world. But where the ceramic cats began to be sold remains a mystery, writes Tets Kimura.

Maneki-nekos, the famous lucky cat statues, have overrun the Tokyo temple where the legend was born. Accessibility statement Skip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness ...

MANEKI-NEKO, translated as beckoning cat but also known as lucky cat or welcome cat, is recognizable internationally, often found behind cash registers of restaurants and retail outlets — and also in ...

The Hatsune Miku Maneki Neko white and black version Nendoroids will return in October 2025, and we should see the figures appear worldwide after that. Pre-orders are open until May 28, 2025.

The Maneki-Neko is most commonly linked to financial success. Many believe that keeping one of these cat figurines in a shop or in the office encourages customers to spend money, leading to ...