William Wildlife in the city is limited due to strict measures on culling. Still, it’s not unusual to see mustelidae and tanuki even in Oe (though not nearly as often as before all the “mansions” were built). “Tanuki” is one of those Japanese words that have been adopted into English, though it is sometimes referred to as a “racoon dog” (despite being neither racoon nor dog). The animal has a deep place in Japanese folklore. This Wikipedia entrance is definitely worth a read for those interested in Japanese taxonomy and culture. (Being known for their fertility, they are often portrayed as having huge testicles, as the below image shows.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_raccoon_dog