Called the Maneki Neko, or the beckoning cat, it’s a front-facing figurine that has one hand raised in the air. In some models, this raised paw moves back and forth. The cat is meant to attract ...

The iconic Maneki Neko, or beckoning cat, is a common good fortune figurine from Japan ... stumbled upon a beckoning cat, with its paw raised in an inviting gesture. 'Intrigued, the man follows ...

The gesture where the cat has its paw raised or moving up and down is seen ... a white Maneki-Neko to fight off conflicts, and a blue figurine for good health.

In Chinese folklore, cats are considered lucky symbols. The animals are often shown with raised paws to attract wealth. A tourist surnamed Zhang said that she has visited the cat for three days in ...