Question

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?

Answer 1

The answer is cats.

Step-by-step 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.