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15 Jul 2023

Maneki neko – the Japanese beckoning cat

History, Society & Culture

Maneki neko – the Japanese beckoning cat

Have you ever wondered what the story is behind Maneki neko – those Japanese cats that we often see on store counters?

Guest:  Dr Tets Kimura, Adjunct Lecturer – College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University

Presenter:  Warren Andrew

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