Bibliograph

Maneki neko, the Japanese secret to good luck and happiness, Nobuo Suzuki ; foreword by Hector García ; translated from the Spanish by Russell Andrew Calvert

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Maneki neko, the Japanese secret to good luck and happiness, Nobuo Suzuki ; foreword by Hector García ; translated from the Spanish by Russell Andrew Calvert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Maneki neko

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1405613090

Responsibility statement

Nobuo Suzuki ; foreword by Hector García ; translated from the Spanish by Russell Andrew Calvert

Sub title

the Japanese secret to good luck and happiness

Summary

This insightful book by a leading expert on the subject explores the ways in which luck-encouraging and misfortune-repelling rituals - long woven into the fabric of Japanese life--are used in tandem with diligence and a positive attitude to engender a healthy optimism that helps people survive all of life's many twists, turns and bad patches. It explores how customs and beliefs play a vital role in creating positive personal expectations - not only in Japan, but in all cultures around the world. Author Nobuo Suzuki acquaints us with beloved Japanese icons of luck, prosperity, and goal-setting and explains what they truly represent - including Maneki Neko (the 'Lucky Cat'), Daruma (the 'Lucky Buddha') and the Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune. We even meet some quirky and much beloved modern Japanese symbols of luck like the "Golden Poop" (yes, you read that right!). And we learn how these symbols all foster a sense of community which contributes to the happiness and well-being of all individuals

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