A large monitor on a building near Shibuya Station in Tokyo, known for its statue of the loyal dog Hachiko, is currently displaying a 3D image of a giant Akita dog, startling people passing by. A total of eight monitors are installed on the roofs and walls of four buildings […]
The project commemorating the 100th anniversary of Hachiko’s birth started on August 8. The executive project committee, consisting of Odate City in Akita Prefecture, Shibuya Ward in Tokyo, and other organizations, unveiled the official logo. The logo design has the number “100” and the silhouette of Hachiko. In addition, the […]
Mr. Sanuki Chiyokichi, a farmer living in Fujiki in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, keeps and takes care of four Akita dogs by himself. Amazingly, he is 89 years old and will soon turn 90. Three of his dogs are male dogs. He has kept mainly male Akita dogs throughout his […]
“Mofumofu Tsushin,” a leaflet filled with pictures and information about cute Akita dogs, is available at Akita Inu no Sato, a visitor center in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. It has been well received by visitors. Ando Rin, a member of the community-reactivating cooperator squad, is in charge of its planning […]
U.S. Consul General Andrew Lee, who will soon finish his term as Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo, Hokkaido, will feature Akita dogs in a video in which he reflects on his three years of service in Sapporo. The Consulate General will post the video in August […]
Liquor Shop Takahashi in Kosaka Town, Akita Prefecture, has added a new signature dog, Hakutake, the younger brother of Umeko, who was born in March of this year. Umeko, the original signboard dog of Takahashi, is well known for making gestures as if she is running a cash register. Umeko […]
In the popular Japanese TV show “Sekai no Hatemade Itte Q!”, Japanese entertainer Imoto Ayako cuddled an Akita dog puppy while visiting Akita Prefecture. The episode aired on May 2021 on Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) and Akita Broadcasting System (ABS). The puppy was named “Imoto” after Ms. Imoto and […]
Buns named “Whimsical Akita Dog” (238 yen including tax) from Bakery ALToco, located in Katagami City in Akita Prefecture, are getting popular for their adorable appearance, especially among Akita Dog fans. Bread with a doughy texture and cookies represents the red-haired Akita dog’s face, with pointy triangular ears and cute […]
In February of this year, Aaman, a mascot hero characterized as an Akita Dog, was born to save Akita Prefecture, which has been facing several challenges, including a declining population. Aaman has shown up at events throughout the prefecture and is gaining fans slowly but steadily with his easygoing appearance […]
Four Akita dogs take turns welcoming tourists at the Akita Inu Fureaidokoro, a spot designed for people to meet with Akita dogs at the roadside station Ogare in Oga City, Akita Prefecture. A female dog named Tsubaki was the first signboard dog at Ogare until May 2021. After her retirement, […]
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.
