A fan meeting celebrating the third anniversary of the unofficial hero of Akita Prefecture, “Ah-man,” whose character is inspired by Akita dogs, was held on February 1 at AEON Mall Akita in Akita City. Ah-man expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his fans who had traveled from inside and outside the […]
The “Inukko Festival,” a traditional Little New Year’s event in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, was held on February 8 and 9 at the city’s Gymnasium as the main venue. On the 9th, the “Beloved Dog Prayer Service” brought together dogs of all sizes and breeds and their owners from all […]
Ginga (nine-year-old female, right) Satsukihime (one-year-old female) Last autumn, we visited Ando Brewing in Kakunodate, Semboku City in Akita Prefecture. These two dogs were so adored by visitors that they almost seemed like official “shop dogs.” Ginga is calm and gentle, while Satsukihime is friendly and athletic. Given my age, […]
Muuta, a two-year-old male Akita dog, is a featured dog at Akita Inu no Sato, a visitor center in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. What’s Muuta’s signature move? An upturned gaze with glistening eyes. Dubbed “Lovestruck Sparkling Eyes,” he has won over countless visitors. On January 5, Muuta appeared at the […]
Momotaro (seven-year-old male) “As the cold winter wind blew, we finished setting up our winter protection for the house and had lunch. I laid down briefly, and Momotaro (pictured right) curled beside me. I drifted off to sleep, feeling warm and comforted.”(Yasutaka Horie – Yokote City, Akita Prefecture)
“It is that time of year again, and we’ve started making our smoked radishes.” This message arrived at the Digital Editing Department responsible for the “The Akita Inu News.” The sender was Tsuneyoshi Ito (81) and his wife, Takako (77), from Yuwa, Akita City. Enclosed was a photo of the […]
Hotel Metropolitan Akita, located in Akita City, offers a unique accommodation plan called the “Akita Inu Course” until February 28. Guests can enjoy a room adorned with Akita inu (dog) plush toys, cushions, and souvenirs such as mascot keychains and snacks. This plan is part of a large-scale winter tourism […]
“I want to share the charm of my beloved hometown through a picture book,” expressed Moe Ito, a 21-year-old senior at Tohoku University of Art and Design (Yamagata City). Miss Ito, driven by her love for her hometown, is currently crowdfunding to cover the production costs of a picture book […]
Matsu (two-year-old male) “This photo was taken after our morning walk when he greeted me after I returned from work. He’s usually very energetic, but he showed a rare, dignified expression at this moment.”(Nagayo Kasai – Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture) Mei (two-year-old female) “This was taken at the Akita International […]
The Akita Prefectural Agricultural Science Museum in Otomo, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, implemented a unique bear prevention measure. Dogs within the city have been appointed as a “Patrol Team.” The leader of this team is Kotaro, a two-year-old male Akita dog with long white fur. His owners, Kazuyuki Nishimura (45) […]
Akita Inu (dogs), with their fluffy coat, round eyes, and an adorable tail that curls up, are now famous worldwide. Akita dogs have a strong body and are best known for their loyal personality. The number of Akita dogs raised overseas continues to increase. In Akita Prefecture, the Akita dog's birthplace, there is an active movement to utilize them for tourism promotion. Akita Sakigake Shimpo, entitled "Akitainu News," will circulate various domestic and international information about Akita dogs. The goal is to connect the world and Akita through Akita dogs.
