Looking for an English version of 'The Tanuki's Paw Calculations' (狸の皮算用) can be a bit tricky since it's a lesser-known Japanese folktale outside academic or niche folklore circles. While mainstream platforms like Project Gutenberg or Aozora Bunko primarily focus on more widely recognized tales, there are a few scattered resources worth checking. Websites specializing in Japanese folklore, such as 'Japanese Fairy Tales' compilations or university archives, occasionally feature translated versions. The story’s theme—cautioning against greed by counting uncaught tanuki pelts—resonates with Aesop’s fables, so searching for comparative folklore studies might yield parallels.
For a direct read, digital libraries like JSTOR or Academia.edu sometimes host student-translated works, though access might require institutional logins. Alternatively, bilingual anthologies like 'Folktales from Japan' (Tuttle Publishing) could include adaptations. If you’re open to reinterpretations, indie creators on platforms like Patreon or Medium occasionally post modern retellings with creative twists. The tale’s charm lies in its simplicity, so even summarized versions retain its moral punch.