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Cats have been highly valued in commercial households, symbolized by the 'Maneki-neko' or 'beckoning cat', believed to attract people and bring prosperity to businesses. In the Edo period, especially in the silk-producing regions of Tohoku, cats were commonly kept to protect silkworms from mice. Historical records even show that while a horse was valued at one ryo (an old Japanese currency unit), a cat known for catching many mice could be traded for as much as five ryo, highlighting their esteemed role in that era.
Please refer to "How to care about your Tenugui"