Tokyo’s Real “Manekineko”: Mako the Cat Brings Lottery Customers a Stroke of Good Luck

An image of Mako on the sign for the lottery shop beckons passersby to come in and try their luck.

Store owner Yoshida Seiichi, holding Mako, is joined by his younger brother Toshiaki.

Mako shows of the twist in her tail.

Mako kisses her beloved Tsuya’s photo.