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11. Gotokuji Temple and the Maneki-neko｜The Legend of the Cat That Beckoned a Feudal Lord

11. Gotokuji Temple and the Maneki-neko｜The Legend of the Cat That Beckoned a Feudal Lord

Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo, is known around the world for the remarkable sight of countless white maneki-neko figurines gathered together. The temple attracts visitors from Japan and abroad, but its cats look slightly different from the familiar maneki-neko commonly shown holding a large gold coin. The Cat That Beckoned Ii Naotaka into the Temple According to the legend passed… Read more ›