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  • 2024-09-21
  • 2024-09-21

“Akio” Made a Debut at the Hirosaki Neputa Festival!

“Akio” is a charming Akita dog character crafted by the JR Akita Branch Office to promote tourism information. For the very first time, this endearing character was transformed into a neputa float, adding a unique touch to the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, which took place from August 1 – 7, 2024. […]

  • 2024-08-21
  • 2024-08-21

“Mutsu” and the Ueda Couple in Kazuno City: Sharing a Life Rich in Nature

Riding in the back of a mini truck to visit the fields or cooling off in the river—Mutsu (one-year-old male), who lives in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, enjoys a life surrounded by abundant nature. His owners, Masayuki Ueda and his wife, Chisato, actively share Mutsu’s experiences on social media. Their […]

  • 2024-08-21
  • 2024-08-21

Proud Akita Dogs – July Edition

Here are some charming photos of Akita dogs we received from their owners. The photos capture the sheer joy and happiness in their dogs’ smiles, set against a backdrop of beautiful flowers. Gin (seven-year-old male) We dropped by the Ishida Rose Garden during the walk. Although the roses were not […]

  • 2024-08-21
  • 2024-08-21

Akita Dog on an Electronic Bulletin Board

An Akita dog, a unique and endearing symbol of Akita, will notice it is time to go through the security checkpoint at Akita Airport. This month, a distinctive icon of an Akita dog has been displayed on an electronic bulletin board in the departure lobby on the airport’s second floor. […]

  • 2024-07-23
  • 2024-07-23

Behold the Cuteness of Akita Dogs in These Photos Taken by Our Readers!

Rin (six-year-old female) My wife and I visited Akita Prefecture to see the Akita Dog Preservation Society’s Headquarters Exhibition, while Rin, our beloved six-year-old female, stayed home with our son. Usually, she turns away when I point a camera at her, but she posed with a smile on this day, […]

  • 2024-06-04
  • 2024-06-04

Charming Akita Dogs at the “Homeland” Headquarters Exhibition

On May 3, the 149th Headquarters Exhibition of the Akita Dog Preservation Society in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, was held at Katsurajo Park in Odate for the first time in two years. Exhibitors showcased the distinctive qualities of their carefully raised Akita dogs while fans enjoyed mingling around the venue. […]

  • 2024-05-25
  • 2024-05-24

【New Project】Proud Akita Dogs ~May Edition~

Starting in May, the Akita Inu News has worked on a new project titled “Proud Akita Dogs.” Here are some charming photos of Akita dogs we received from their owners. Botan (one-year-old female) “I took this photo during our regular evening walk. It was such a beautiful sunset, making us […]

>Where Dogs Connect Akita and the World

Where Dogs Connect Akita and the World

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.

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