Atlas Obscura
Tanuki Street in Tokyo, Japan
Tanuki Shopping Street is a tiny street in Asakusa, home to eleven Tanuki statues. Each one represents a different wish, and visitors can rub their bellies for good luck and the fulfillment of their desires. There is a statue each for good fortune, love, road safety, academics, wealth, peace at home, home security, health, beauty, victory, and friendship. The street is lined with shops and rest…
home to eleven Tanuki statues, each for a different wish