#Tanuki

Japanese Folktale Series

Outwitting a Monster with a Single Word: The Japanese Trickster Tale of “Tanokyu”

Discover "Tanokyu," a Japanese folktale about an actor who outwits a giant serpent by pretending to be a Tanuki (raccoon dog). Explore its meaning, the role of the Tanuki in Japanese culture, and the art of the "trickster tale."
2025.11.15
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

The Japanese Humor and Spirit of Tolerance: The Tale of Shojoji no Tanukibayashi (The Badger-Dog’s Drumming at Shojo-ji Temple)

Explore 'Shojoji no Tanukibayashi,' a classic Japanese folktale. Learn how an eccentric monk teaches a profound lesson on compassion, cultural acceptance, and the uniquely Japanese spirit of 'Wa' (Harmony) through a drumming contest with mischievous Tanuki.
2025.10.21
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

🦝Tanokyū: The Clever Performer and the Shapeshifting Tanuki

Discover the enchanting Japanese folktale of Tanokyū, a clever performer who outwits a shapeshifting tanuki. A story of art, wisdom, and cross-cultural charm.
2025.10.04
Japanese Folktale Series
Japanese Folktale Series

The Eight-Transformation Hood | A Journey Through Japanese Folklore

Discover the Japanese folktale “The Eight-Transformation Hood,” where a young man transforms into eight different beings to help others and find his true self. A story of wisdom, disguise, and cultural depth.
2025.10.03
Japanese Folktale Series