Though it does bring a few new ideas to the table, Ghostwire: Tokyo follows the open-world handbook pretty closely when it comes to side quests and collectibles. There are numerous collectible sets on offer, but one is a little more involved than the others. Fairly early on in the game, players will encounter Boss Tanuki, who will give them the "Tanuki Hunt" side mission.
Boss Tanuki will explain to Ghostwire: Tokyo players that he has become separated from his fellow Tanuki, and now needs help finding them and telling them to return. Naturally, Akito is the best (and only) man for the job. One of the Tanuki is hiding in the area surrounding Shimokusa Shrine and has chosen a rather morbid object to disguise itself as.
How to Find Tanuki in Ghostwire: Tokyo
One of the best ways to find Tanuki in Ghostwire: Tokyo is by using Spectral Vision. This ability highlights all interactive objects within the players immediate vicinity, and the case is no different for Tanuki. The Tanuki will be highlighted as whatever object they're disguised as, but their tail will also be outlined, making it much easier for players to identify it.
Players are also able to find various dogs and cats wandering the streets and alleys of Shibuya and can read their thoughts and even feed them food. Reading their thoughts will provide players with clues and insights into any hidden Tanuki that happen to be hiding nearby.
Additionally, the player is able to donate to the Offering Boxes that are located around various shrines. Offering the maximum amount will allow them to mark the exact location of the Tanuki on the map. The player should note that not all shrines have an Offering Box, but, fortunately, the shrine in question does.
How to Find the Shimokusa Shrine Tanuki
The Shimokusa Shrine Tanuki is located to the west of the shrine map marker. The player will want to cross both main roads and then continue into the block of buildings. The Tanuki will be located near the center of this block.
After exploring the area a little, players should come across a mini-cemetery. If they then use their Spectral Vision, they should notice that one of the tombstones looks a bit different from the rest. There's a tail poking out of it, which of course indicates to the player that this is the hidden Tanuki. They can interact with it, and, like all of the other Tanuki before it, it will provide a bit of dialogue related to the quest and then reward them with 100 XP and an emote titled "Aquatic Kunai?"
Ghostwire: Tokyo is available now for PS5 and PC.
