A Menagerie of Good Fortune
Cats, dogs, horses and birds, oh my! These are just a few of the animals that represent good fortune in Japan. They are a common sight in business and homes around Tokyo and are often printed on talismans that can be purchased from the temples and shrines that abound in the city of Tokyo. Folklore and tradition play a big part in the symbolic use of animals to ensure good fortune and prosperity to those who display them. Here are just a few of the creatures in the menagerie:
Maneki-neko is a cat with a raised paw that is displayed to …read more
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