Carved from smooth Norwegian granite by modernist sculptor Masayuki Nagare, 'Coicorin' features a pair of stylized cats named Nonki and Gorobê. Standing outside the landmark San-ai Dream Center in Ginza since 1963, these beloved sculptures have become a whimsical pilgrimage site for anyone seeking luck in love. According to local lore, petting the opposite-sex cat with precise rituals—whether stroking its head for a new romance or patting its belly for a fresh start—will make your romantic wishes come true. Decades of hopeful visitors have rubbed their stone features smooth, turning these quirky statues into one of the district's most endearing street-corner secrets.
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- Romance & Love
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