In japanese mythology do foxes, raccoon dogs and cats(all the tricksters) get along?

[aka_suna_sasori]

I was wondering this... Like the thing were vampires and were wolfs dont get along so do japanese animal tricksters all get along?

[pathfinder0787]

So sorry, no "raccoons" in Japanese mythology as such animal is indigenous to North America and was then transported to Germany for breeding (now in Europe) shortly prior to and during World War II.Tricksters will play tricks on one another and upon each other.May it be well with you.

[MK3891]

Watch inuyasha and find out <G>

[violentskies130615]

I've never heard of a conspiracy where they join each other for tricks but then again I don't know that many children's tales and animal stories. I've only heard stories where these animals act separately.For the no raccoons in Japan comment, they mean tanuki which is easiest to explain as raccoon (dog) or badger due to the resemblance to the raccoon but it's a different species. (Also mujina is a badger but some people call badgers tanuki, adding to confusion.) Tanuki are renowned for their kintama--golden balls or testicles. I recommend the cartoon movie "Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko"'cos it shows several aspects of tanuki myth in a comical modern fashion.Good article on how the legends of foxes and raccoons have gotten their names into Japanese food:http://www.bento.com/taste/tc-name.html