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Jul 1, 2023 · In impoverished post-war Japan, a fundraising drive for a new statue of Hachiko even managed to raise 800,000 yen, an enormous sum at the time, worth about 4bn yen (£22m; $28m) today.
- Nicholas Yong
Discover the heartwarming and legendary tale of Hachiko, the loyal dog whose unwavering devotion to his owner has inspired millions. For nearly 10 years, Hac...
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- The Story of Animals
Apr 9, 2023 · 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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Jul 1, 2023 · Hachiko was born in November 1923 in the city of Odate in Akita prefecture, the original home of Akitas. A large-sized Japanese dog, the Akita is one of the country's oldest and most popular ...
- Nicholas Yong
Nov 15, 2023 · Hachikō the Dog Who Waited 10 Years for His Owner To Return Would Be 100 Years Old Today. 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.
Mar 8, 2021 · The story naturally tugged at readers' heartstrings and Hachi quickly became a public icon. The 'ko' was added to the end of Hachi’s name around this time to show respect for his devotion and ...
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May 27, 2021 · Hachikō’s story first made it to film in the 1987 Japanese blockbuster titled Hachiko Monogatari, directed by Seijirō Kōyama. The movie trailer for Hachi: A Dog’s Tale . It became even more well-known when the tale of a master and his loyal dog served as the plot to Hachi: A Dog’s Tale , an American movie starring Richard Gere and directed by Lasse Hallström.
