Maneki Neko, the Japanese cat of good luck

The Maneki Neko, also known as "lucky cat" or "fortune cat" is a popular Japanesesculpture is said to bring good luck. It is commonly seen in the bar of the sushi bars andJapanese restaurants. The sculpture depicts a cat waving a paw raised.


It can be often seen in shops, restaurants and other businesses. Usually a cat raising itsleft paw invites people to go into business in the right leg and holds an ancient coin namedKoban Japanese. Generally has a collar with a bell is believed scares the evil spirits, oftenmade ​​of porcelain or ceramic, and plastic now. In the original versions of porcelain, the legused to be always up, even in the newer versions usually plastic leg move up and down.The height at which the leg is raised can vary from one sculpture to another. It is said thatthe higher is the so-called cat attract customers from greater distances.