“Akio” is a charming Akita dog character crafted by the JR Akita Branch Office to promote tourism information. For the very first time, this endearing character was transformed into a neputa float, adding a unique touch to the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, which took place from August 1 – 7, 2024. […]
Here are some charming photos of Akita dogs we received from their owners. This month, the heartwarming dogs, each with their unique personality, are seen at visiting sights. Kintaro (two-year-old male) “We visited a park in Morioka City to see a water fountain. Kintaro was scared by the fountain and […]
Riding in the back of a mini truck to visit the fields or cooling off in the river—Mutsu (one-year-old male), who lives in Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, enjoys a life surrounded by abundant nature. His owners, Masayuki Ueda and his wife, Chisato, actively share Mutsu’s experiences on social media. Their […]
Here are some charming photos of Akita dogs we received from their owners. The photos capture the sheer joy and happiness in their dogs’ smiles, set against a backdrop of beautiful flowers. Gin (seven-year-old male) We dropped by the Ishida Rose Garden during the walk. Although the roses were not […]
An Akita dog, a unique and endearing symbol of Akita, will notice it is time to go through the security checkpoint at Akita Airport. This month, a distinctive icon of an Akita dog has been displayed on an electronic bulletin board in the departure lobby on the airport’s second floor. […]
“Just being alive is cute,” said Miyuki Sato, 24, an office worker in Nishime, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture. Miyuki and her husband Ryusei, 24, keep a two-year-old male Akita dog named Kohaku, whose trademark is his light, milk tea-like coat. The couple had their first son last year and enjoy […]
Rin (six-year-old female) My wife and I visited Akita Prefecture to see the Akita Dog Preservation Society’s Headquarters Exhibition, while Rin, our beloved six-year-old female, stayed home with our son. Usually, she turns away when I point a camera at her, but she posed with a smile on this day, […]
On May 3, the 149th Headquarters Exhibition of the Akita Dog Preservation Society in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, was held at Katsurajo Park in Odate for the first time in two years. Exhibitors showcased the distinctive qualities of their carefully raised Akita dogs while fans enjoyed mingling around the venue. […]
Starting in May, the Akita Inu News has worked on a new project titled “Proud Akita Dogs.” Here are some charming photos of Akita dogs we received from their owners. Botan (one-year-old female) “I took this photo during our regular evening walk. It was such a beautiful sunset, making us […]
Yoko Sakamaki, a writer and photographer who has been raising Akita dogs in the nature-rich region of Normandy, France, for the past nine years, contributed an article about her life with her dogs. Here is her story. Our female Akita dog named Yuki passed away at the end of last […]
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.
