Paper Mache CatMany of us have cats as pets all over the world. In Japan, the cat is said to have been first bred in the Nara period (710 794) as a beneficial animal to protect books from rats. The black cat is believed to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity because it is only their eyes that glow in the dark. The paper mache cat is prayed at Manzoku Inari Shrine in Higashiyama, Kyoto. Hariko is a traditional Japanese toy made of Japanese paper. It has a fortune