Mystery Calendar
What happened on September 29?
Legends, cryptids, UFOs and other mysteries connected with September 29.
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Maneki-neko (Beckoning Cat) Yokai
A cat figurine with one paw raised, beckoning customers and good fortune. A raised right paw is said to invite money, a raised left paw customers. Its origin is told in several stories, such as Ii Naotaka at Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo, and the lucky charm has spread worldwide.
Events based on the old lunar calendar, or festivals whose dates vary by year, are shown on approximate dates.