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A Lucky cat named Nami-chan (Imado Shrine)/今戸神社の招き猫(ナミちゃん)

Weekly Topic: Do you have a lucky charm?

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There are various lucky charms in Japan. Cranes, turtles, sea breams, and so on.

Among them, one of the most well-known is "beckoning cat". Imado Shrine in Asakusa is famous for its beckoning cats.


There is a white cat named Nami-chan who is said to bring happiness to those who meet her. She is a street cat who appears at the shrine from time to time.

It is also said that setting Nami-chan's picture as your smart phone wallpaper will bring you good luck.

 

If you are a cat lover, why don't you go see her? 



The sign says "No shoes allowed" !!

 

(C)Penguin


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日本にはいろいろなラッキーチャームがあります。

鶴、亀、鯛…等々。中でも世界的に知られているのは招き猫でしょう。

浅草の今戸神社は、招き猫で有名な神社です。

そこには、会うと幸せになると言われる白い猫、なみちゃんがいます。

なみちゃんは神社周辺に住んでいる野良猫です。時々、ふらっと神社に現れます。

なみちゃんをスマホの待ち受け画面に設定すると、幸運が訪れるという都市伝説もあります。

 

猫好きの方は、是非なみちゃんを探しに行ってみてください。

 

なみちゃん、土足厳禁ですよ(笑)

 

(写真)何年か前に自分で撮影しました。

 


(C)ペンギン

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