well, actually, very few foxes ever inhabited shikoku island. there were many tanuki, and people were familiar with the animal. raccoon dogs are omnivorous and they often come down to the villages for food. the people of shikoku were accustomed to having tanuki wandering around, so they started to worship them. all over japan foxes are said to bewitch people. but in shikoku they say raccoon dogs bewitch people and bring good luck to business and life. >> translator: they look so gentle. when i'm with one of them, i get the impression that it's talking to me. >> translator: with foxes, i have to be careful not to be tricked. [ howling ] ♪ >> compared with all the other tanuki ehime osode-san tanuki is very special. they say she used to wander about the prefecture. although she has settled down here, her friends from her rambling days visit her in the dark of the night. talking with old friends brings back fond memories. [ murmuring voices ] ♪ osode-san knows how people who call upon her for help are making out. because her friends always keep an