One cat with its paw up beckoning you forward can be cute. When you’re up against a whole army, though, it’s disconcerting. These cats, known as manekineko, are said to bring good fortune and ...

If you're a cat lover, and are fond of Japan's beckoning lucky Maneki-Neko cat figurines, you should visit Gotokuji Temple, home of a thousand Maneki-Neko cats. But don't take any of them home with ...

Japan is known for its lucky cat figurines, but Mako, a snow-white kitty who watches over a store selling lottery tickets, is a real-life manekineko. To date, customers playing the odds have won a ...