A couple of Akita dogs walk along the black wall of the samurai residence street in Kakunodate, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture. They are Su-chan (male, four-year-old) and Fujiko (female, two-year-old), who are well known as the signature dogs of Enishi, a private B&B owned by Mrs. Yoshimi. Kakunodate, known nationwide as the “Little Kyoto of […]
“I want him to have a happy life after all the pain he has been through.” This sentiment is from a couple that took in an Akita dog from a public animal shelter and welcomed it into their family. Jason Pollard and Yoshiko Morita moved to the Omagari district of […]
Noshiro Kojuso is a kennel specializing in Akita dogs in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. We learned that the puppies born between June and August of this year are growing up fast and healthily. In early September, our reporter “sneaked” into the kennel to see the fluffy tiny puppies who will […]
Noshiro Kojuso is a kennel specializing in Akita dogs in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. We learned that the puppies born between June and August of this year are growing up fast and healthily. In early September, our reporter “sneaked” into the kennel to see the fluffy tiny puppies who will […]
Noshiro Kojuso is a kennel specializing in Akita dogs in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. We learned that the puppies born between June and August of this year are growing up fast and healthily. In early September, our reporter “sneaked” into the kennel to see the fluffy tiny puppies who will […]
Noshiro Kojuso is a kennel specializing in Akita dogs in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. We learned that the puppies born between June and August of this year are growing up fast and healthily. In early September, our reporter “sneaked” into the kennel to see the fluffy tiny puppies who will […]
Noshiro Kojuso is a kennel specializing in Akita dogs in Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. We learned that the puppies born between June and August of this year are growing up fast and healthily. In early September, our reporter “sneaked” into the kennel to see the fluffy tiny puppies who will […]
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 […]
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.
