Neko-dera (Japanese: 猫寺; lit. 'cat temple') is the common name for Buddhist temples in Japan that have strong ties to cats. Many such places are dedicated to the veneration of cats due to the belief they were either saved or cursed by cats in the past.
Neko-dera (Japanese: 猫寺; lit. 'cat temple') is the common name for Buddhist temples in Japan that have strong ties to cats. Many such places are dedicated to the veneration of cats due to the belief they were either saved or cursed by cats in the past.
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