Topic suggestion: たぬき

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 :rofl:
  • 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.


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That’s an interesting topic! Thank you for the suggestion😊

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