maneki-neko
Americannoun
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The maneki-neko figurines are believed by some within Japanese culture to bring good luck and have been a feature in the Lucky Cat restaurants.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
The restaurateur recently launched Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, in Bishopsgate in central London, featuring the beckoning Japanese cat models called maneki-neko.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
A mechanical maneki-neko cat, forever waving from a restaurant’s cluttered counter, leads to a stall stuffed with similar cats back at the Chinese wholesaler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2022
The legendary spot is adorned with historic photos, Japanese art and waving maneki-neko cats.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2019
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