Manekineko is a cute little cat doll and a common Japanese figurine
which is believed to bring good luck to the people.
It depicts a cat beckoning with an upright paw,and is usually displayed
at the entrance of shops and restaurants.
It is said that the one with its right front paw raised invites money
and the one with its left front paw raised invites people.
Manekineko is called the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat, beckoning cat, or fortune cat in English.
You can find the cute Manekineko everywhere in Japan.
Its figurines and keychains will be a good souvenir.