TIL that in Japanese folklore, tanuki (raccoon dogs) are magical tricksters with the power to shape-shift their massive, malleable testicles, which they can transform into objects like umbrellas, fishing nets, drums, or even shops!
https://yokai.com/tanuki/
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gejpcs/til_that_in_japanese_folklore_tanuki_raccoon_dogs/
https://yokai.com/tanuki/
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gejpcs/til_that_in_japanese_folklore_tanuki_raccoon_dogs/
Tanuki | Yokai.com
狸 たぬき Translation: also called tanuki in English; sometimes referred to as a raccoon dog Alternate names: bakedanuki; referred to as mujina or mami in some areas Habitat: mountains and forests; found throughout Japan Diet: carnivorous; feeds on small…Matt (Yokai.com)
