Ghostwire: Tokyo has all manner of side quest and collectibles to keep the player distracted from the main story. One of the more adorable of them has the player encountering a bossy Tanuki near the first few missions of the game.
In Ghostwire: Tokyo, this Tanuki will task the player with the side quest "Tanuki Hunt" which will have them scouring the streets and rooftops of Tokyo looking for his comrades disguised as inanimate objects, who were all separated when the fog started appearing. These furry friends can be fairly difficult to notice sometimes, as they are hiding from the fairly terrifying Visitors. Fortunately their disguises, are given away by a large fluffy tail that will protrude from its rear.
Finding Tanuki In Ghostwire: Tokyo
The player has a few methods of locating the Tanuki more easily. One of the main ways is by stumbling upon them while wandering. When the player uses their Spectral Vision, it will highlight objects that are interactive, and this is no different for the Tanuki. Another way of finding them is by reading the thoughts of the meandering dogs and cats, who will provide the player with some clues as to their whereabouts.
The easiest method of revealing the Tanuki, however, will be by making a donation to an appropriate Offering Box and requesting to find more Tanuki. This will directly reveal their location on the map. This method can be used to locate many of the other hidden collectibles throughout the game as well, so keep them in mind when clearing the torii gates.
Tanuki In The Toyoi Shrine
Some shrines in Ghostwire: Tokyo have no Tanuki at all, while others have two or more. The Toyoi Shrine has only one, and it is not difficult at all to locate. To find this Tanuki, simply follow the road southwest and take the second right on the main roads. The player should then pay attention to their right side, where they should eventually run into a small parking lot with a few vending machines.
Players may note that one of the vending machines looks a bit off, as it is pulled away from the others. Upon further inspection, the player will note the tail protruding from its rear. Of course, this is the Tanuki! If the player interacts with it, it will reveal the Tanuki's true form, where it will offer some dialogue about finding the boss and thanking the player. Like all the other Tanuki, this one as well will provide the player with 100 XP and an emote, this one being called "Pet Dog."
Ghostwire: Tokyo is available now for PS5 and PC.