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Exploring the Significance of Maneki-neko as Japan’s Business Lucky Charm
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has released an informative video highlighting the cultural significance and beliefs surrounding the Maneki-neko, a traditional Japanese lucky charm. Frequently spotted in businesses across Japan, these ceramic figurines are believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. The belief is rooted in the notion that a cat washing its face can herald incoming rain,…