Tanuki-san was sleeping soundly when he was rudely shaken awake. He looked up through sleepy eyes to discover that he was being awakened by an angel. Not one of those cherubic little putti that you see around the borders of Renaissance paintings – this was what the... » Read More
Tanuki-san woke up to find himself in a classroom. The very distinguished professor was teaching a course in world religions, and today’s lecture was on the subject of Christianity. “Do you realize” the professor began, “that Jesus was not the son of a carpenter, as... » Read More
Tanuki-san woke up to find himself in a corner of St. Peter’s Square in Rome. In front of him stood the majestic basilica of St. Peter’s. Visitors were streaming out of the front door, buttoning their coats and raising their umbrellas. It wasn’t your typical Rome... » Read More
The tanuki is a small mammal indigenous to Japan. It’s scientific name is nyctereutes procyonoides viverrinus, colloquially called the “Japanese raccoon dog”. In English, the word “tanuki” is most often translated as “badger”, and sometimes as “raccoon”,... » Read More
