A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism. Since its social ...

Officials in Odate, Akita Prefecture, have appointed two Akita dog siblings as directors of Odate-Noshiro Airport to raise awareness of this iconic dog breed. Ishida Kensuke, mayor of Odate and ...

In the bustling heart of Tokyo, a bronze statue stands as a tribute to Hachiko, an Akita dog whose unwavering devotion to his owner made him a global icon of loyalty. For nearly a decade, Hachiko ...

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Chuken Hachiko, the Japanese dog famous for his unshakable loyalty to his master. Hachiko was an Akita dog, a breed that has recently gained great ...

Bran may be able to inhabit the consciousness of animals and humans, but you know what we normies can do in reality, Brandon Stark?! Use cute-as-heck Akitas with cameras on their backs to handle ...

As if most people weren't already reliant on Google Maps to get us where we need to go, the company is giving users an adorable reason to peruse the world via street view: Enter "pup view" in Japan.

Please support the Channel by checking out my affiliate links!!! The Akita, named for a province in northern Japan, where it is believed to have originated, is a tractable, intelligent, courageous and ...

My Partners Home town. because of this influx of tourists the old Odate eki has been refurbish in 2023. Very nice modern and welcoming where the old eki I use to freeze in winter. Grown adults ...