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If you’re looking for a cute way to bring in good luck, this unique manekineko mold might be what you’re looking for.
Like the samurai lord who visited 400 years ago, we get beckoned to this suburban temple by its feline charm.
Startled reactions from anyone who sees them not specifically mentioned by manufacturer, but can be assumed as a side-effect of “the ultimate tag team.”
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