Tanuki (Japanese racoon dogs), are always a pleasing sight due to their adorable faces and bushy tails. They also have a bit of a special…

Tanuki, or Japanese racoon dogs, are known not only for their bushy tails and happy-go-lucky faces, but their place in Japanese culture. While it can…

As of 2022, there are 157 embassies in Japan, each one doing important diplomatic work for their respective countries. Most posts from the Twitter accounts…

Sometimes called Japanese raccoon dogs, tanuki hold a special place in Japan. They are often depicted in folklore as magical shapeshifters and as traditional statues,…

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Japan has no shortage of superstitious symbols. Like in other cultures, residents have traditionally attributed mythical qualities to various animals and their representations. Maneki neko,…

Japan is a pet-loving society. Since 2003, the country has been experiencing a pet boom as the market value of animal-related industries reaches record highs….

It might seem like only the cruelest of gluttons would ever think of eating the tanuki critters Tom Nook, Timmy, and Tommy of Nintendo’s Animal…

The tanuki, also known as raccoon dog, is a creature often found in Japanese mythology. According to legends, they can magically transform, even taking on…