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Fortune cats for a more huat (and healthy!) year

Stephanie Zheng
·Lifestyle Editor
·1-min read
These decorations are called maneki neko or often referred to as fortune cats. Maneki neko himself must always be in business places.This little cat statue is very popular in Japanese and Chinese
This little cat statue is very popular in Japanese and Chinese cultures. (Photo: Getty Images)

Maneki Neko is a common sight in many traditional storefronts. These decorations are called maneki neko in Japan, and is often referred to as fortune cats elsewhere. Especially for business owners, placing a fortune cat near the cashier, door or place where they work, is said to attract wealth into the shop.

Luckily for us modernists who would still like to indulge in traditions of yesteryears, the fortune cats now can be drastically simpler or showier than the ones available in the past, depending on our preferences. Here's a list to hopefully bring you more wealth, and maybe joy by simply looking at them.

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Nordic Style Lucky Cat, from S$19

Nordic Style Lucky Cat, from S$19 (Photo: Shopee)
Nordic Style Lucky Cat, from S$19 (Photo: Shopee)

Creative Lucky Cat Small Ornaments, from S$19.60

Creative Lucky Cat Small Ornaments, from S$19.60 (Photo: Shopee)
Creative Lucky Cat Small Ornaments, from S$19.60 (Photo: Shopee)

Fortune Cat on Roids from S$23

Fortune Cat on Roids from S$23 (Photo: Shopee)
Fortune Cat on Roids from S$23 (Photo: Shopee)

Bling Solar Energy Beckoning Lucky Fortune Cat, S$28

Bling Solar Energy Beckoning Lucky Fortune Cat, S$28 (Photo: Shopee)
Bling Solar Energy Beckoning Lucky Fortune Cat, S$28 (Photo: Shopee)

Ceramic Maneki Neko Japanese Long Tail Fortune Cat, S$49.90

Ceramic Maneki Neko Japanese Long Tail Fortune Cat, S$49.90 (Photo: Lazada)
Ceramic Maneki Neko Japanese Long Tail Fortune Cat, S$49.90 (Photo: Lazada)

11” Ceramic Fortune Cat 招财猫 Money/Good Luck, S$65

11” Ceramic Fortune Cat 招财猫 Money/Good Luck, S$65 (Photo: Shopee)
11” Ceramic Fortune Cat 招财猫 Money/Good Luck, S$65 (Photo: Shopee)

Bling Big Mouth Lucky Fortune Cat 招财猫, S$188

Bling Big Mouth Lucky Fortune Cat 招财猫, S$188 (Photo: Shopee)
Bling Big Mouth Lucky Fortune Cat 招财猫, S$188 (Photo: Shopee)

And lastly, there's something to put in your car as well...

Fortune Cat Lucky Cat Feng Shui with Muscle for Arm Car Dashboard, from S$33

Fortune Cat Lucky Cat Feng Shui with Muscle for Arm Car Dashboard, from S$33 (Photo: Shopee)
Fortune Cat Lucky Cat Feng Shui with Muscle for Arm Car Dashboard, from S$33 (Photo: Shopee)
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