In Japan this beckoning cat brings goodluck. It says hey come over here, I got some goodluck for you! Come and get it!
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Cheerful vector illustration of a winking cat. The kitty is similar to the way Maneki-Neko is portrayed. Maneki-Neko is a Japanese good luck charm, figurines of which are believed to bring money, happiness and good fortune. The cat is white and has red and gold decorations on its body.
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!