When most people think of Akita dogs, they picture short-haired, red-fawn ones. But Ryuko Sato, an office worker living in Shinyachi, Daisen City, is captivated by long-haired brindle Akita dogs. On weekends, she takes her two dogs, Towa (six-year-old female) and Koryu (one-year-old male), to their favorite walking spot, the […]
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 […]
In mid-August, a new member joined the family of Susumu Harada (73) and Mariko (64), who live in Omonogawamachi, Yokote City, Akita. Her name is Rin, a two-month-old female Akita puppy. With her tiny body and boundless energy, she races around the house, filling the Haradas’ home with constant smiles. […]
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 […]
This spring, the community space Tosho Komorebi in Shirasawa, Odate City, began a new chapter as a farm-stay facility featuring Akita dogs. Running the place are Daiki Sato (25) and his wife Kanako (28), who became members of the city’s Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team in April. Along with their two […]
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 […]
Tama (six-year-old female)“This photo captures Tama yawning during a break on our walk. Her expression is just irresistibly cute.”(Rui Sakamoto – Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture) Chachamaru (one-year-old female)“She brings us peace every day, making us relaxed and happy. Thank you for coming into our lives, Chachamaru! And thank you to […]
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, […]
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.
