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Be Moved by the Beautiful Scenery! Top 5 Picturesque Spots in Shizuoka Ｗith Views of Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan that is widely known as its national symbol, possesses a kind of delicate beauty that has captured the hearts of people ....

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The fascinating history behind the popular 'waving lucky cat'

The fascinating history behind the popular ‘waving lucky cat’
With an inviting raised paw and pointy red ears, these iconic lucky charms have been bringing good fortune for centuries.
The maneki-neko, also known as the welcoming cat, lucky cat, money cat, happy cat, and beckoning cat, dates back to the 17th century and has since become one of the most popular features in Asian businesses.Photograph by Richard Milnes, Alamy
ByRebecca Saunders
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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’t Chinese at all: They’re Japanese. ....

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Beware of Cat: Tales of the Wicked Japanese Bakeneko and Nekomata – Part Two

Who knew innocent little Fluffy could be so devious? Cats’ reputations have often swayed from good to evil over the years as they have been both revered and feared around the world. One of the most famous malevolent associations cats have had is undoubtedly with witchcraft. Another, arguably lesser-known connection comes from Japan, in the form of the mythical and legendary Bakeneko and Nekomata creatures.
The Vampire Cat of Nabéshima
Another popular tale about a Nekomata involves the Changing Cat, a prince, a geisha, and a soldier. The story begins with the Nekomata watching the favorite geisha return to her room after a night with the prince. It waited until she was asleep then crept in, pounced on the sleeping geisha, and strangled her. The cat then dragged the body outside where it buried the unfortunate woman under some flowers. Following the murder, the Nekomata transformed into the geisha’s form. ....

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