Foxes look like little dogs, they’re fluffy, you can see in their eyes that they’re curious and smart, and as long as you don’t own chickens, they probably don’t cause you much trouble.
And in a world intent on ramping up my anxiety every day, looking at pictures of foxes hanging out together in a little village definitely takes the edge off.
This magical kingdom on earth is called Zao Fox Village, and you can find it in the Miyagi prefecture.
Nearly 100 foxes of six different breeds live in the Zao Fox Village located in the mountains near Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. 
This ‘Fox Village’ is one of the best places in Japan to go and see foxes. The foxes freely roam around in an open preserve which visitors can enter with an entry fee of 1000 yen. 
There are also options to feed the foxes, as well as other animals, such as bunnies, miniature horses and goats that you can pet. 
: @kuritamochikoThey charge visitors 100 yen for admission and a small bag of food, though since the foxes are not domesticated pets, you shouldn’t attempt to hand feed them.
And you know, if your kids aren’t much bigger than chickens, you might want to wait until they are.
#hygunphotoIn addition to being seen as tricksters (as they are in the west), Japanese mythology sees them as having mystical powers.
They might even be messengers of Inari Okami, the Shinto deity of fertility, prosperity, and rice.
. Did you know that “The Fox” was released 7 years ago? . . #fox #zaofoxvillage #whatdoesthefoxsay #a6600. . . #retrip_nippon #retrip_miyagi #animalelite #animal_fanatics #nature_perfection #nature_special_ #best_japanpics #special_spot_ #lovers_nippon #deaf_b_j #art_of_japan_ #total_animal #pashadelic #japan_daytime_view #animals_captures #raw_japan #もふもふ部 #ふわもふ部 #誰かに見せたい風景 #ファインダー越しの私の世界 #けしからん風景 #動物好きな人と繋がりたい #アニマル写真部 #oimys #蔵王きつね村 #行くぜ東北Fox Village is home to many red foxes, who sleep, eat, play, and wander their days away while delighting humans of all ages.
There’s also a rare silver fox or two, if you’ve got a keen eye!
They’re just so fluffy, you guys. I literally have never had a major desire to visit Japan before now, but I think it needs to go on the list.
Because of the foxes.
Here’s a video to whet your whistle.
Let’s all keep our fingers crossed that the Zao Fox Village will join zoos and animal parks all over the world in putting their animals online!
What’s your favorite animal? How far would you go to hang out with them? Tell us in the comments!
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