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  • 2021-09-14
  • 2021-09-22

Cashier Video of Akita Dog Went Viral! (4) Explore the Daily Life of Umeko, the Signboard Dog of a Liquor Store – Interacting with Regular Customers

Umeko is vigilant when facing strangers, but once she gets used to people, she becomes friendly.  When she sees regular customers that have a good relationship with her, Umeko becomes so delighted that she can’t help wagging her tail vigorously.  We learned that Umeko has several favorite people, including Mrs. […]

  • 2021-03-06
  • 2021-03-06

Popular Akita Dogs Gonta and Torajiro Get a Younger Sister

Five-year-old Gonta and four-year-old Torajiro are two male siblings living in Yuzawa City, Akita. They once modeled for a photo book and attracted many people at various events in Akita Prefecture.  But with record snowfall this winter in Yuzawa and coronavirus restrictions still in place, the two Akita dogs have […]

>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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