The “Chinese waving cat” is well-known—visually, at least. This kitsch, often gold ornament is ubiquitous in Chinatowns and Asian stores around the world, but these cute little statues aren ...

The Maneki-neko goes by several names, including the waving cat. Take a look inside Gotokuji Temple in Toyko, Japan, believed to be the beloved figure’s birthplace.

We’ve noticed waving cats in restaurants and stores for years, but even the happy bobbing of their arm didn’t really catch our attention. Maybe [Josh] had seen a couple more than we hav… ...

The Maneki-neko goes by several names, including the waving cat. Take a look inside Gotokuji Temple in Toyko, Japan, believed to be the beloved figure’s birthplace.