Yamagata University has developed an Akita dog-shaped robot named “GelHachiroid.” Its white body feels moist and soft, and the human-like skin is warm to the touch. Ogawa Jun, Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Yamagata University, who played a significant role in the development, said, […]
Last year, Wannyapia Akita, a prefectural animal welfare center located in the Yuwa district, rescued a small stray Akita dog. That stray dog was Komachi, and later became the representative of Akita Prefecture to welcome Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako’s arrival. Wannyapia opened in April 2019 as a base facility to create an […]
On October 25th, an event took place at the open garden “Mori no Terrace” in Katsurase, Kitaakita, Akita, where people could enjoy listening to the piano and interacting with long-haired Akita dogs. About forty Akita dog owners and fans from Akita Prefecture and around Japan experienced various piano renditions alongside […]
On October 11th, the Akita Dog Preservation Society held the 96th Prefectural South Branch Exhibition in the parking lot of the Prefectural Museum of Agricultural Science in Otomo, Daisen City, Akita. Forty-six Akita dogs were exhibited from 11 branches inside and outside Akita Prefecture and competed for robust physiques and […]
Pepeekeo, a two month-old-male white-haired Akita dog, was transported from Odate, Akita, to a Japanese cultural experience center at the foot of Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture late last month. This is the story of his journey told by Hazawa Asami, breeder of Pepeekeo. Chinese businessman Su Qing runs the […]
Ani Ski Resort in Mount Moriyoshi, near Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, has a special autumn program called “Autumn Leaves Gondola,” which opens every year on October 1st. The gondola operates daily and carries passengers from the base station to the summit station of Mt. Moriyoshi. Though the trees at the […]
The famous Akita dog Hachiko, standing in front of Shibuya Station, Tokyo, moved back to Akita to work from home! The Akita Prefectural Office created a unique video depicting Hachiko moving to Akita to encourage people living mainly in large cities such as Tokyo to work from home in Akita […]
You might be wondering why this motorcycle has the name Akita? The British manufacturer MUTT Motorcycles recently launched a new motorcycle series named Akita, after Akita dogs. According to PCI, a motorcycle import business located in Tokyo, the new Akita motorcycle features a robust design that combines a square fuel […]
U.S. educator, author, and activist Helen Keller (*1), who lost her sight and hearing at the age of two, is renowned for her devotion to people with disabilities. Ms. Keller was also known to be a lover of dogs. Hachiko, the famous faithful Akita dog, especially impressed and fascinated her. […]
Look! A red-haired Akita dog is peeking its head out from behind an edamame! Akita Inu Tourism of Destination Management Organizations (DMO) produces a set of items adorned with cute Akita dog illustrations. Four municipalities, including Odate City, organize the DMO. The set consists of 4 items: a tote bag, […]
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.
