I simply love this concept: maneki-neko is a common Japanese mascot which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. The figurine depicts a cat—traditionally a Japanese Bobtail—with a paw raised in a beckoning gesture. They are often displayed in shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, dry cleaners, laundromats, bars, casinos, hotels, nightclubs, and other businesses, generally near the entrance, as well as households. Some maneki-neko are equipped with a mechanical paw which moves back and forth. My collection started with this one, which I bought for Arda a few years ago.

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