This is a goshuin-cho (stamp book) from Myogi Shrine in Tokyo. It's a limited-edition acrylic goshuin-cho featuring a beautiful silver foil-stamped black cat. It also comes with a bookmark. It seems that distribution has now ended. The first page has a goshuin of a black cat, which was given on February 2nd (Nyan Nyan Day), a limited-time offering for February. It has been opened once to attach the goshuin and for photography. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about initial scratches or stains. Shipping will be done with bubble wrap + a bag, and measures will be taken to prevent water damage. If you have any questions, please leave a comment. Thank you for looking (u_u*) Meaning and Origin of Black Cats in Japan ☆ Lucky Cat (Symbol of Happiness) Because they can see in the dark, they are believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. ☆ Protection from Evil and Bad Luck The color black was thought to have the power to keep away bad things. ☆ Business Prosperity The black color of the "Maneki Neko" (beckoning cat) is said to have a special meaning for business prosperity and safety prayers. ☆ Fulfillment of Love and Marriage Black cats are also messengers of the "Guardian God of the Night" and are said to have the power to make love come true. ★ Historical Background There is a record of Emperor Uda of the Heian period doting on a black cat, and they have been loved as noble beings since ancient times. #Japan #Jinja #Shrine #Cat #GoodLuck #EvilWard #LuckyCat #PowerSpot #AcrylicGoshuincho #Goshuin #powerspot #Rare #February2nd #Nyannyan #CatDay #CatShrine #BlackCat