September 29, Beckoning Cat Day

Similar to the Yakiniku Day, by using Goroawase, an common form of Japanese numerical wordplay, today's date, September 29, can be read 9 (ku), 2 (fu) and 9 (ku), a word sequence that can be read as Ku(ru) Fuku or "Coming Luck".

The most popular good luck charm in Japan is the figurine depicting Maneki Neko, a Japanese bobtail cat beckoning with an upright paw. Thus, the "Coming Luck Day" is also the Maneki Neko Day - Beckoning Cat Day...