Lucky Cats: Purrfect Symbols of Fortune Maneki-neko: Japan's Beckoning Charm Have you ever seen one of those adorable, round-faced cats with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture? That's a Maneki-neko, and it's Japan's lucky charm extraordinaire! Legend has it, a powerful lord sought shelter during a storm and a little cat waved him into a temple, just as lightning struck the tree he'd been under. Talk about a lucky escape! Ever since, the Maneki-neko has been seen as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity. Did you know that tortoiseshell cats, especially rare male ones, are considered extra lucky in Japan? These feline treasures are believed to bring immense good fortune to their owners. I mean, who wouldn't want a piece of that luck? Polydactyl Pals: More Than Meets the Paw Polydactyl cats, those cuties with extra toes, have been sailing the seas to bring good luck for ages! Sailors loved having them on board, believing they'd ensure safe voyages and pros...