A shrine in Japan's Tokushima Prefecture has about 10,000 beckoning cats on its grounds, drawing in not only cat lovers, but many students hoping to pass their exams. What blessings does the shrine ...

The Maneki Neko, or "beckoning cat," is one of the most common lucky charms in Japan. Also known as the Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money Cat or Fortune Cat, it is often made of porcelain or ceramic, ...

34 x 13 x 20.5 cm. (13.4 x 5.1 x 8.1 in.) signed and dated on the neck section SUGIMOTO TOSHINOBU, born in Osaka, graduated from Osaka University of Arts in 1991. His works have been shown at many ...