Maneki Neko of Tokoname City, Nagoya

Tokoname City is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan and is famous for its pottery culture, especially the hometown of the lucky cat. The city produces a large number of lucky cats in various designs that symbolize good luck and prosperity. The most famous attraction is Tokoname Maneki-neko-dori (とこなめ招き猫通り), a street lined with 39 giant ceramic maneki-neko statues. The most eye-catching of these is the 3.8-meter-tall "Tokonyan," which playfully lies on the wall to greet visitors and has become a symbol of the area. In addition, the Tokoname Pottery Promenade is also a good place to explore the local pottery culture, where traditional kilns, pottery workshops and shops can be seen along the way. When you come to Tokoname City, in addition to admiring a variety of lucky cats, you can also make your own pottery. It is a journey full of culture and fun!