At around 7:45 p.m., as closing time approached, Mrs. Takahashi Nobue began to count the day’s turnover and compiling the bills. On the other hand, Umeko suddenly became restless and kept pacing back and forth behind the counter, with a small ball clenched in her mouth. Once the clock turned […]
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. […]
A gorgeous statue of an Akita dog decorated with colorful moss and dried flowers was placed at the souvenir shop “Souvenir Plaza A-e-ru” on the second floor of the terminal building at Akita Airport. The statue’s unique, imposing stance and colorful appearance have caught the attention of many visitors. The […]
When Umeko first came to the Takahashi family in September of last year, she was only one and a half months old. She was born in July with two other siblings at a kennel in Odate City. One of them, Pepekeo (male), now living in Kumamoto, was once featured in […]
Liquor Shop Takahashi is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (open at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays) all year round. Every morning, Mr. Takahashi Seiki, husband of Mrs. Takahashi Nobue, goes to the store earlier to prepare for opening. Mrs. Takahashi and Umeko come into work at around […]
Akita dog Umeko (1 year old, female) is a famous signboard dog of Liquor Shop Takahashi, a liquor store in Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture. Umeko’s popularity skyrocketed when a video of it acting as a cashier was posted on the store’s Twitter page. Moreover, she has been appointed as an […]
Two ANA cabin attendants, temporarily assigned as members of the community-reactivating cooperator squad for Odate City, Akita Prefecture, are actively promoting the appeal of Akita dogs on social media. They will be guiding an online tour for Akita dog attractions in Odate City and are preparing for the event, hoping, […]
Kaga Coffee Factory in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, will soon be celebrating its 50th anniversary. The “Hachiko Blend” coffee beans are a specialty product sold at the shop and are popular as ever. In 2002, previous Mayor Obata Hajime was looking for local products to best represent Odate City at […]
Enjoy the summer with a stylish Akita dog! The brewery Fukunotomo Shuzou (President: Ichiboshi Masahiko), located in Jinguji, Daisen City, recently released Natsu Jungin, a premium Japanese sake with eye-catching labels. This Junmai-ginjo type sake has a refreshing aroma and full-bodied umami flavor. An illustration of an Akita dog wearing […]
Director Takekuma Katsuro of Takekuma Animal Clinic in Noshiro City, Akita, provided advice on what owners should be most aware of when raising Akita dogs in the summer. According to Mr.Takekuma, heatstroke is the most important thing to watch for during the hot summer months. Generally, larger dogs and dogs […]
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.
