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Asian market shoppers either cry cutesy or creepy when confronted with a Manekineko ‘s buggy Garfield-esque eyes and come-hither paw. Japanese beckoning cats have been luring good luck into Asian businesses for centuries. (The bigger the kitty, the fatter the fortune.) Design folk have caught on to their kitschy look, and families of the felines are finding their way into the decor schemes of the world’s chicest hotels, restos and clubs. Hello Kitty’s days as Japan’s prime puss export could be numbered. $2.99, Tap Phong Trading Co. , 360 Spadina, 416-977-6364
