
Tokoname: A Town with a Tail – The Cat magazine Spring 2021
If you’ve ever been for a meal in a Chinese restaurant, you’ve probably seen a ‘lucky cat’ in the window, beckoning you to come inside. These cute ceramic figurines, called Maneki Neko (which translates to Beckoning Cat), are said to bring good luck. Many think the cats are of Chinese origin, but they actually began life in Japan.