Legend Of The Japanese God Of Fortune Cat

Maneki neko - the cat of fortune, is considered the symbol of luck for a successful business, most popular in Japan and China.Japan has heard the legend of the legendary cat Maneki neko has been remembered for the image of Maneki neko - "the waving cat", as a symbol that brings good luck to households doing business. Western visitors think that the cat is making a goodbye for the first time, but in reality, it is the act of "calling the customer" to the store. Over time, this lucky statue spread across Asia, especially China. In Japan, Maneki neko also has its own celebration of September 29 every year

. The legend of Maneki neko The origin of the Maneki neko cat statue is still unknown. Someone said it came from Osaka, others said it was from Tokyo with many different versions. However, the most famous and oral legend is about Gotokuji Temple, which took place during the Edo period (1603-1867) Back then, there was a poor monk living with a cat named Tama in a small shrine west of Tokyo.



Although life is difficult, he always takes care of Tama like a real son and shares every meal with him. One day he said to the cat, "If you are grateful to me, please help the temple become more spacious." After several months, one summer afternoon, he heard a loud noise outside the gate and saw 5 or 6 samurai approaching the temple. They said that when they were about to pass by here, they saw the cat beckoning them to come. At that moment, a terrible storm came and lightning struck the tree they just stood before. Overjoyed to escape death, the samurai donated money to rebuild the temple, making it a famous and wealthy place, and renamed it Gotokuji in 1697. When Tama died, he was buried in the meaning a cat site inside the temple.



The Maneki Neko statue was made to commemorate a special cat, also born from that time, a gift that many tourists choose to buy when traveling to Japan. If you pay attention, you will see a genius cat wagging its left leg, sometimes its right leg and sometimes both legs, photo: Gifts of the orient. Accordingly, the left leg brings customers and friends, the right leg brings luck and money, while waving both legs symbolizes protection, wishing the house and shop for peace. It is also believed that the higher the foot is, the more customers, money or luck will come to the store.Maneki neko comes in many colors with different meanings: Triple (3 colors): is the most popular color, also the color considered luckiest.White: represents happiness and purity Red: may the body be healthy, able to fight off disease Black: repel Tà ma.Venh: rich and prosperous.Hong (not a traditional color): for those who are praying for love.



Green: hope for a successful and successful school career. **.

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