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A painting of a legendary tanuki, shaking coins from its white fur.
A [[Sumi-e|painting]] of a legendary {{Wiki|Japanese raccoon dog|tanuki}}, shaking [[coin]]s from its white fur.


A deeply ingrained part of Japanese folklore, tanuki are often portrayed as tricksters and shapeshifters. They are seen as joyful, mischievous, and sometimes silly creatures, but always keen for a good meal or a strong drink. In the folk tale Bunbuku Chagama, a half-kettle tanuki creature showers wealth on a man that treats him kindly. But watch out before befriending one; in other stories, the tanuki's magic turns pebbles and leaves into gold, only for them to turn back to detritus when it comes time for you to settle the bill.
A deeply ingrained part of {{Wiki|Japanese folklore}}, tanuki are often portrayed as {{Wiki|Bake-danuki|tricksters}} and shapeshifters. They are seen as joyful, mischievous, and sometimes silly creatures, but always keen for a good meal or a strong drink. In the folk tale {{Wiki|Bunbuku Chagama}}, a half-kettle tanuki creature showers wealth on a man that treats him kindly. But watch out before befriending one; in other stories, the tanuki's magic turns pebbles and leaves into [[gold]], only for them to turn back to detritus when it comes time for you to settle the bill.
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Latest revision as of 18:52, 28 May 2026

File:ACSH Sumi-E Legendary White Tanuki.png

A painting of a legendary tanuki, shaking coins from its white fur.

A deeply ingrained part of Japanese folklore, tanuki are often portrayed as tricksters and shapeshifters. They are seen as joyful, mischievous, and sometimes silly creatures, but always keen for a good meal or a strong drink. In the folk tale Bunbuku Chagama, a half-kettle tanuki creature showers wealth on a man that treats him kindly. But watch out before befriending one; in other stories, the tanuki's magic turns pebbles and leaves into gold, only for them to turn back to detritus when it comes time for you to settle the bill.