Nana (seven-year-old female)
“The mornings and evenings have become distinctly autumnal. While on our walk, she sat down and gazed at Moriyama, a local mountain in Gojome Town, glowing in the sunset.”
(Toshikazu Ito – Gojome Town, Akita Prefecture)
Torajiro (seven-month-old male)
“He looks like he’s asking, ‘Where are we going?’ Torajiro is so excited for his walk, and although he may look big, he’s still just a puppy.”
(Kenichi Yamagata – Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture)
Hima (four-year-old female)
“My parents live in Akita City, where I’m originally from. I could finally take Hima to my parents’ house in May of this year! The nature there is abundant, the weather was cool, and Hima seemed to enjoy it.”
(Ayako Ota – Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Komachi (nine-month-old female)
“This picture was taken during ‘sit’ training. She looked so cute, with an expression that said, ‘I sat down! Now give me my treat!’”
(Ai Miyairi – Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture)
Rokumaru (seven-month-old male)
“This was taken while walking on a nearby trail. When I showed him a ball, he looked at me with the biggest smile! He kept his appetite up during the hot summer and got through it without any problems. Rokumaru is such a friendly boy, and I’m really looking forward to seeing how he grows!”
(Maiko Fujii – Akita City, Akita Prefecture)
Hacchan (eight-year-old female)
“When the family is eating, she looks at us with this adorable expression. She’s just so cute!”
(Yumeka Uchiumi – Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture)
