One theory is that the lucky cat originated in China more than 1,000 years ago, and the prototype is the Chinese calico cat. Another theory is that it originated in Japan, and its history can be traced back to Edo more than 400 years ago.

The lucky cat is said to have originated in China more than 1,000 years ago. The prototype is the Chinese calico cat. Another theory is that it originated from Japan. It is a common cat-shaped idol decoration in Japanese traditional culture and is regarded as a kind of fortune-seeking. The history of this lucky mascot can be traced back to Edo more than 400 years ago.

Everyone knows that the white color in the "lucky cat" attracts good fortune, the gold color represents good fortune, and the black color has the meaning of warding off disasters and avoiding evil. And the "Calico Cat" brings together these three colors, wouldn't it be more attractive to people?

It is said that the Haotoku Temple, a few miles away from Edo (now Tokyo), has now been swallowed up by the city. It was once a poor temple with few worshipers.

One day, a group of warriors were returning to their home when they saw a cat waving to them on the roadside. The warriors were curious and thought this might be a sign, so they followed it to the temple. The monk who visited the temple treated them with a tea ceremony, gave them sermons and advised them to stay and rest.

While the warriors were resting in the temple, a snowstorm broke out outside the temple. The warriors were very grateful to the cat for saving their lives. When the head of the household heard about it, he was deeply moved and became the owner of the temple. Later, he An ancestral hall was also built there, and Gotokuji Temple became a place where people prayed for cats.

Therefore, the beckoning cat that brought good luck to the temple has since become a symbol of good luck. Japanese sailors are keen to worship the lucky cat on the ship to pray for good weather and good weather.

The Japanese have great faith in cats. The orthodox Japanese Lucky Cats are divided into male cats and female cats. The male cat raises his right hand, symbolizing wealth and good fortune; the female cat raises her left hand, symbolizing a wide range of knots. Good karma, thousands of visitors come. In Japan, most stores display mostly female cats, because Japanese people believe that as long as there is a crowd, there will basically be a wave of money, so generally lucky cats mainly refer to female cats.