Due to a lack of this from animals in old Japan, recepticals were set up to

collect me at night along the roads. Fighting over who had the right to collect

me was a normal happening and if someone tried to steal me, they could go to

prison.

What am I?

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Vivian Henry

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19 May, 06:07

Due to a lack of this from animals in old Japan, recepticals were set up to

collect me at night along the roads. Fighting over who had the right to collect

me was a normal happening and if someone tried to steal me, they could go to

prison.

What am I?

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Iliana Mann · Answer 1

The answer is cats.

Explanation:

In Japanese folklore, cats have protective powers and symbolize good fortune. "Maneki-neko", the beckoning cat, has been best known in Japan as a lucky charm said to bring business success.

Due to a lack of this from animals in old Japan, recepticals were set up tocollect me at night along the roads. Fighting over who had the right to collectme was a normal happening and if someone tried to steal me, they could go toprison.What am I?

Due to a lack of this from animals in old Japan, recepticals were set up to

collect me at night along the roads. Fighting over who had the right to collect

me was a normal happening and if someone tried to steal me, they could go to

prison.

What am I?