About.com: Japanese Lucky Cats ( Shizuko Mishima), haettu 27.10.2008 (Arkistoitu – Internet Archive) "It's said that manekineko reflect cultural differences between Japan and the US. Manekineko in Japan show the palm of its paw, and Manekineko made for exports show the back of its paw. In contrast to Japanese beckon by showing the palm of the hand, the Americans beckon by showing the back of the hand."
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Japanese Buddhist Statuary: Maneki Neko, haettu 27.10.2008 "The Maneki Neko (literally "beckoning cat") is one of the most common lucky charms in Japan. Found frequently in shop windows, the Maneki Neko sits with its paw raised and bent, as if beckoning customers to enter."
Japanese Buddhist Statuary: Maneki Neko, haettu 27.10.2008 "It is commonly believed that the Maneki Neko became popular in the latter half of the Edo Period (1603 - 1867), although this lucky cat is rarely mentioned by name in era documents. By the Meiji Period (1868 - 1912), however, it begins to appear with great regularity in publications and business establishments."
About.com: Japanese Lucky Cats ( Shizuko Mishima), haettu 27.10.2008 (Arkistoitu – Internet Archive) "It's said that manekineko reflect cultural differences between Japan and the US. Manekineko in Japan show the palm of its paw, and Manekineko made for exports show the back of its paw. In contrast to Japanese beckon by showing the palm of the hand, the Americans beckon by showing the back of the hand."
