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The story of 'Hachi', most widely known as Hachiko, is legendary in Japan. Learn about the bond shared between an ailing puppy and its new owner that ended s...
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Join us on a journey through the heartwarming and inspiring true story of Hachiko, a loyal dog who captured the hearts of the Japanese people and became a sy...
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Feb 18, 2009 · The true story of Hachiko the faithful dog. In 1924, Hachiko was brought to Tokyo by his owner Hidesaburo Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo.
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Mar 1, 2024 · Hachikō was born at a farm in Akita Prefecture on November 10, 1923. A year later, he was adopted by Ueno, who brought him to Tokyo. Ueno was a professor at Tokyo Imperial University (modern-day University of Tokyo), so he would use Shibuya station to commute to work.
Dec 19, 2021 · Hachikō’s story finally came to an end on March 8, 1935, when he was found dead in the streets of Shibuya at the age of 11. Scientists, who weren’t able to determine his cause of death until 2011, found that the dog Hachikō likely died of a filaria infection and cancer.
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Nov 15, 2023 · One hundred years ago, on November 10, 1923, a special Akita Inu pup was born. He was adopted by Hidesaburo Ueno, an agricultural professor at Tokyo Imperial University (modern-day University of Tokyo), and called Hachikō.