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Nagasaki’s ‘good fortune’ cat charm Japan and draw tourists

Nagasaki’s ‘good fortune’ cat charm Japan and draw tourists

Japan’s Nagasaki full of In Japan, cats with short, bent tails are believed to bring good luck, and Nagasaki is one of the best places to see them. Known locally as “omagari neko” (bent-tail cats) or “kagi neko” (hook cats), Nagasaki’s bobtail cats have a loyal fan base, their own Shinto shrine, and a dedicated group—the Nagasaki Cat Society, reports AP. Kazuya Hideshima, a...

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