Tokoname

is a Japanese city in Aichi Prefecture on the island of Honshu.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Tokoname" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 975; "Chūbu" at p. 126.

History
Tokoname has been known for making ceramics since the 12th century.  The city is Japan's top producer of Maneki Neko. "Tokoname, Birthplace of Manekineko Lucky Cats" at Virtualtourist.com ; excerpt, "About eighty percent of this type of cat figurines are produced in Tokoname..."; retrieved 2012-12-4.

Geography
Tokoname is on the western coast of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture.

Related pages
 Chūbu International Airport

References

Other websites

Tokoname City website 
  "Giant Maneki Neko....Tokoname Japan" at Panoramio 

Category:Cities in Aichi Prefecture