In Japan this beckoning cat brings goodluck. It says hey come over here, I got some goodluck for you! Come and get it!
This is based of a public domain image found on Wikimedia originally uploaded by user Searobin.
THIS IS ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY APOGEE. To invoke the idea of an award, but not to specifically depict one. From the DF-celebrations.ttf I took sub-elements from various characters and created my own new thing that hopefully conveys the idea or spirit of an award.
THIS IS ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY APOGEE. To invoke the idea of an award, but not to specifically depict one. From the DF-celebrations.ttf I took sub-elements from various characters and created my own new thing that hopefully conveys the idea or spirit of an award.
The Seven Lucky Gods, refer to the seven gods of good fortune in Japanese mythology and folklore. (The original 1909 illustration is now public domain.)
I belive this is the laughing god Ebisu. The story is he was born weak, but then grew strong. He is the patron god for hard workers like fishermen. He is one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He also seems to have an awesome mustache!