※ Many customers repurchase this item in bulk, either for themselves after experiencing its effects firsthand or as gifts for family and friends. The product pictured is a sample. The item actually shipped will be new and unopened. 【About the Temple】 Gotokuji Temple (Daikeizan Gotokuji), nestled in a quiet area of Setagaya, Tokyo, is known as the birthplace of the maneki-neko (beckoning cat). Its origins date back to the early Edo period. One day, Ii Naotaka, the lord of the Hikone domain, was passing by this area on his way back from falconry when he was beckoned by a cat at the temple gate. He followed the cat and visited the temple, and suddenly, thunder began to rumble and rain started to fall. Thanks to the cat, he was able to avoid the thunderstorm, and he also enjoyed talking with the chief priest. Naotaka was very moved by this good fortune. Following this connection, the temple was rebuilt with the support of Ii Naotaka. Later, at Gotokuji Temple, the cat that brought good fortune was called "Maneki-neko" (beckoning cat), and the Shofuku-den (Hall of Good Fortune) was built to enshrine it. The Shofuku-den is still a power spot, visited by many worshippers from Japan and abroad who pray for family safety, business prosperity, and good luck. In August 2025, the American songstress "Billie Eilish," who was visiting Japan, visited Gotokuji Temple and posted an image of the maneki-neko on social media. As a result, the number of foreign tourists visiting the temple increased even further from September onwards ~ Nyaaan ❤︎ 【About the Lucky Charm】 This is the "Maneki-neko" No. 2 (approx. 6cm tall). The Maneki-neko of Gotokuji Temple does not hold a gold coin and raises its right hand. The Maneki-neko invites people and brings "connections," but it does not directly give good fortune. Whether or not one can make the most of the important "connections" depends on the individual. From the teaching that good fortune naturally comes to those who have a feeling of gratitude, the cat raises only its right hand and does not hold a gold coin. #manekineko #luckycat #luckycharm #goodluckitem #gotokuji #gotokujitemple #luckycattemple #japanesetemple #japanlimited #tokyolimited #日本限定 #東京限定 #招財猫