Adorable Tanuki: Fluffy, Shape-Shifting, and Lucky! (Ep. 72)

<p>Tanuki are those adorable, magical animals you find all through Japanese history. They're in folktales, art, legend, and even in modern day manga and anime. In this episode I'll talk about these furry, shape-shifting critters, touching on all the well known facts as well as some more obscure ones.</p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href="http://www.thersamatsuura.com/">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Her other show is <a href= "https://www.soothingstoriespodcast.com">The Soothing Stories Podcast</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1"> The Carp-Faced Boy</a> on Amazon. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura">Patreon</a>.</p>