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Maneki Neko in Japanese means “beckoning cat.” and waves in good forten to the owner

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Legend tells of a wealthy man who took shelter from a rainstorm under a tree next to a temple. He noticed a cat that  beckoned him in, so he followed it inside the temple. Right after, lightning struck the tree he had been standing under. Because the cat had saved his life, the man was so grateful, he became a benefactor of the temple and brought it much prosperity. When he passed away, a statue of the cat was made in is honor.

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If  the left paw is up then it attracts customers. If the right paw is raised, this invites good fortune and money. sometimes you can find a Maneki-neko with both of its paws in the air represents protection.but some times one is raised higher then the other and simbolizes both bringing in wealth and good luck.

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The color of the cat means how lucky it is even though white is really common

Calico: Traditional color combination, considered to be the luckiest

White: Happiness, purity, and positive things to come

Gold: Wealth and prosperity

Black: Wards off evil spirits

Red: Success in love and relationships

Green: Good health

Blue: good academics

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The coin the cat holds is a ryo which is worth about $1000 to $2000 in america which is a lot for ancient asia

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Maneki Neko is usually seen with a red collar and bell around its neck which symbolizes good fortune. This was a custom during the Edo period (17 th century) in Japan where cats were expensive pets and could only be found in wealthy households. Their cats were given red collars made of red flower - the hichirimen which is a luxury item during the Edo period, and small bells to keep an eye on their cats.

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http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/maneki-neko-fortune-cat-5-interesting-facts

http://www.luckycathouse.com/store/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=2

http://luckymanekineko.wordpress.com