#37: Black Cats Are a Symbol of Good Fortune
While much of the world associates black cats with bad luck, Japan turns that superstition on its head. Black cats—especially Maneki Neko (the beckoning cat figurine)—are revered as harbingers of good fortune.
Far from ominous, these sleek felines are believed to draw in prosperity, ward off evil, and even help single women attract romantic partners. Whether perched in shop windows or proudly on home altars, the black Maneki Neko waves in wealth and serendipity with each raised paw.
