About 500 meters from Chokokuji Temple, home to the nine-meter-tall Kannon statue known as “Akata’s Great Buddha,” sits the home of self-employed Mitsuhiro Ogawa (64), nestled in the rice fields of Akata, Yurihonjo City. Here, a variety of animals live together under one roof.Among them are an elegant, black-coated Italian […]
For Masami Sasaki (59) of Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, one of life’s greatest joys is spending time in the garden with her two Akita dogs. Chukichi (five-year-old male), calm and composed, and Hanako (five-year-old female), full of energy, wag their tails as they run through a garden dotted with blooming […]
The 1983 blockbuster Antarctica was based on the real-life reunion of the sled dogs Taro and Jiro with the Antarctic expedition team a year after they were left behind. But for one viewer, it wasn’t those two famous survivors who left a lasting impression – it was the lead dog, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
