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Kincho Tanuki Statue

Tokushima, Japan

Kincho Tanuki Statue

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Towering over a quiet park, this impressive 15-foot-tall concrete sculpture pays tribute to Kincho, a mythical raccoon dog who reformed his mischievous ways to become a celebrated samurai general. Clapping your hands in front of the statue activates a hidden sensor, instantly unleashing a rush of water down the rock cliff behind the armored creature. Surrounded by the harbor town's rich raccoon dog folklore, this whimsical roadside monument is a delightfully unexpected stop that blends local legend with playful interactive public art.

  • Statues & Monuments
  • Folklore & Legends
  • Oddities
  • Interactive Art
  • Parks

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