Many tales from Japanese folklore often feature a fascinating character called the tanuki. Depending on the story, this creature might be mistaken for a badger, a fox, or even something akin to a ...

Many tales from Japanese folklore often feature a fascinating character called the tanuki. Depending on the story, this creature might be mistaken for a badger, a fox, or even something akin to a ...

Many tales from Japanese folklore often feature a fascinating character called the tanuki. Depending on the story, this creature might be mistaken for a badger, a fox, or even something akin to a ...

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©663highland / CC BY-SA 3.0 – Original / License Over many centuries, the tanuki has transformed from a mischievous (and sometimes ominous) creature into a beloved symbol of good fortune and fun.

In Japanese mythology, tanuki (raccoon dog) and kitsune (fox) are both shape-shifting trickster spirits. They are reputed to outwit one another and human beings, and they’re usually depicted as ...

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