How about making a video about this animal which is widely present in Japanese culture but not as well-known in the West?
Tanuki animal in real life
Differences between tanuki and other similar animals like raccoons, badgers and foxes.
Tanuki creatures in Japanese folklore and legends
As far as I understand, in myths they often trick humans. Funnily, their scrotum has magical powers
Tanuki in modern culture
Why are tanuki ornaments like the ones in the photo below often seen in front of restaurants?
Many Nintendo games feature tanuki-related characters or accessories like Mario’s tanuki suit and どうぶつの森’s Tom Nook. These are known as “tanuki” in Japan but sometimes “raccoon” in other countries.
There is a Ghibli movie starring a group of tanuki: Pom Poko.
I was so excited when I saw the thumbnail! I couldn’t go to sleep right away, I had to watch the whole video even though it was late
It was very interesting to hear the explanations about the tanuki animal’s behavior and about why it’s featured in many folklore stories with supernatural attributes. Your research was so thorough! Thank you Yuki-sensei, tanuki PhD.
