Give a stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The maneki-neko (Japanese: , literally "beckoning cat") is a common Japanese figurine (lucky charm, talisman) which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In modern times, they are usually made of ceramic or plastic. The figurine depicts a cat (traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed in -- often at the entrance of -- shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses. Some of the sculptures are electric or battery-powered and have a slow-moving paw beckoning.

Based on this passage, what kind of cat is the maneki neko?
The relevant sentence in the passage is: The figurine depicts a cat (traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed in -- often at the entrance of -- shops, restaurants, pachinko parlors, and other businesses.
So, the final answer is traditionally a calico Japanese Bobtail.