Japanese Goshuincho Temple & Shrine Stamp Book: Maneki Neko(Lucky Cat)

This goshuincho by Furukawa Shiko features two welcoming maneki neko, or lucky cats, set against a soft blue background and a warm coral sun. The pair hold golden plaques marked with 招福, meaning “invite good fortune,” giving the cover a cheerful, friendly presence.

Made with Mino washi, it is a lovely companion for collecting stamps, recording a trip, or keeping small memories from everyday life.

About Goshuincho

A goshuincho is a traditional Japanese book for collecting goshuin, the handwritten calligraphy and red seals received at Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Its accordion-style pages are the most familiar format for goshuincho, opening flat so you can look back through your collection with ease.

While traditionally used for temple and shrine stamps, blank accordion books are also popular today as small scrapbooks, travel journals, photo albums, and hobby record books.