Kazuko Kashiwaya (60) and her husband Hiroshi (62), who live in Akita City, share their daily lives with two Akita dogs, Kotaro (four-year-old male) and Sae (two-year-old female). Every morning, the pair used to enjoy a special routine, walking alongside neighborhood elementary school children on their way to school. For […]
In Minehama, Happo Town, where pear orchards stretch across the countryside, Masaru Yamada (36) and his wife, Nanako (37), live with their Akita dog, Chataro (four-year-old male). With their days filled by pear cultivation and shipping work, Chataro has become a comforting presence, bringing relaxation and joy to their busy […]
A café where visitors can pet, photograph, and spend time with fluffy, soft-coated Akita dogs opened in May in Omachi, Odate City, Akita. Its name is “Akita Dog Café.” The space has quickly become a dream destination for Akita dog fans and a relaxing spot filled with guests seeking comfort […]
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, […]
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) […]
Sakura (four-year-old female) “We took this photo during a trip to a town about 30 minutes away by car when we paused for a break on a wide grassy field. Akita dogs are famous even in Italy, and many people in town stop to talk to us. Akita dogs are […]
“Take one action for the future of Akita dogs abandoned by their owners.” Akita Prefecture is raising funds through a crowdfunding (CF) hometown tax campaign. The funds raised will cover the costs of caring for three rescued Akita dogs. Like last year, the goal is 2 million yen. Support is […]
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, […]
The “Fluffy Offline Meetup in Lake Tazawa” for Akita dog lovers took place at the parking lot of Tazawako Kyoei Palace, a restaurant and souvenir shop on the shores of Lake Tazawa in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, on July 2nd. Participants deepened their friendship through dog introductions and races. The event […]
Jiro 310, a bakery in Hiromote, Akita City, has been selling cream buns in the shape of “Ah-Man,” a local character featuring an Akita dog, since May 2023. It all started when a store customer posted on Instagram that they wanted to try Ah-Man’s character bread. Bread production chief Shigemasa […]
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.
