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Kitsune: Fox Spirits in Japanese Folklore
A survey of kitsune (fox spirit) traditions in Japan, from Inari shrine guardians to shape-shifting tricksters in Edo-period tales.
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Kenji Tanaka
Published March 27, 2026
Belief SystemOral TraditionAsiaEarly Modern (1500-1800)
Locations: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
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Tanaka, K. (2026). Kitsune: Fox Spirits in Japanese Folklore. *FolkloreStudies.org*. https://folklorestudies.org/p/kitsu01
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