Cats in Japan

Cats also play an important role in Japanese culture. The Maneki-neko (招き猫), or “beckoning cat,” is a common talisman believed to bring good luck and fortune. According to legend, a cat saved a person from a lightning strike by beckoning them to come closer.

Cats have a special place in Japanese culture with the Maneki-neko being a popular symbol of good luck. The story of a cat saving someone from lightning adds to the mystical aura surrounding these feline creatures in Japan.