Shofuku Kannon is a form of Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, venerated in Japanese Buddhist tradition as one who beckons good fortune and prosperity to those who seek refuge in her mercy. This figure is closely linked in popular culture to the maneki-neko, or beckoning cat, a folk symbol traditionally displayed in homes and businesses to invite fortune and ward off hardship. As with other manifestations of Kannon, devotion to Shofuku Kannon is rooted in the broader Buddhist practice of seeking compassion and relief from suffering, with wealth and fortune understood as blessings sought through sincere faith rather than guaranteed outcomes.