Shiga: Lake Biwa and Tanuki Raccoon Dogs A cat leads us to an overlook with a great view of the lake. We meet another cat hiding among the multitude of wares at a Shigaraki ceramics shop.

Ghibli masterfully weaves environmental themes with folklore to tell the story of tanuki (raccoon dogs) defending their forest home from urban development. Despite their whimsical shape-shifting ...

Designed as an AR treasure hunt, ‘Uramado’ invites participants to explore hidden Tanuki spirits scattered ... Tanukis are mythological raccoon dogs with shape-shifting abilities.