According to the anime, Heisei Tanuki Gassen Pompoko, after the construction of Tama New Town, the Tanuki's were forced to blend in with the humans, together with the Kitsune. This is how they take their sweet revenge on their invaders.
Warning: Explicitly cute creatures were featured in the video. Do not watch if you have a soft spot for anything furry and adorable, and have a tendency to want to love them and hug them and squeeze them till they turn blue in the face.
