Maneki Neko (beckoning or welcoming cat) is popular in Japan as a lucky charm that invites happiness. Tradition holds that the one with its right paw rasied invites money, while the one with its left paw raised invites people. Cats have long been favored in Japan as they have helped to keep the rats in control and out of the crops. Our little Sir Maneki Neko and Lady Maneki Neko ornaments are happiness unto themselves as they decorate your Christmas tree or anothers - what a thoughtful gift, or memory of your trip to Japan!
