questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Ninjai Jan. 25, 2018, 11:34 a.m. The Japanese figurine that depicts a cat beckoning with an upright paw is called... NekoMau MauHello KittyManeki-nekoThe maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In modern times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic and displayed in (often at the entrance of) shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses.NinjaiShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this questionwikipedia → Maneki-neko0Very interesting! wikipedia → Maneki-nekoreach: rather globalcatsJapanVotes Acceptable Madman Acceptable life-o-holic Acceptable Sandesh Sumnath