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Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935) was a Japanese Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following Ueno's death. [2] Hachikō was born on November 10, 1923, at a farm near the city of Ōdate, Akita Prefecture. [3]
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- He has some deep country roots. In contrast to him being a symbol of Tokyo's most fashionable 'hood, Hachiko was not originally from Shibuya, or even Tokyo for that matter.
- He was bullied. After Ueno's death in 1925, Hachi was given away and forced to hop between several homes miles away from Shibuya, but he kept running back to the now-famous spot where he used to meet his owner every day.
- His story went viral in 1932. When Hirokichi Saito, the chairman of the Nihon Ken Hozonkai (The Association for the Preservation of the Japanese Dog) found out about Hachi and his story, Saito published an article in Asahi Shimbun newspaper about how the poor pup was being mistreated.
- He attended the unveiling of his own statue. It's unusual for an honorific statue to be built while the person – or in this case, dog – in question is still alive, but Hachiko actually made an appearance at the opening of his statue in 1934.
Feb 6, 2024 · This is the true story of Hachiko, the dog whose devotion made him history’s most loyal dog. How Hachiko and his owner Hidesaburō Ueno met? Hachiko, a white Akita, came into the world on November 10, 1923, at a farm in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
Dec 19, 2021 · After his owner Hidesaburo Ueno died in 1925, Hachiko waited for his master to return to the Shibuya train station every day for 10 years. He has since become a symbol of loyalty and devotion across Japan.
Jul 1, 2023 · BBC News, Singapore. The Chinese tagline on the movie poster says it all: "I will wait for you, no matter how long it takes." It tells the true story of Hachiko, the faithful dog that continued...
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Feb 20, 2024 · Hachiko was born on November 10, 1923, at a farm in Odate City in the Akita prefecture of Japan. He was a purebred Akita dog by Akita father Oshinai (named after the area they lived in) and mother Goma (meaning “sesame”).
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