Hachiko, Japan’s most loyal dog, finally reunited with owner in heartwarming...
Even in a country that adores its pets, none have captured the hearts of Japanese animal-lovers like Hachiko. The Akita dog touched the hearts of people across the nation by devotedly waiting every...
View ArticleHachiko’s new statue is now open to the public, and we’ve got pictures and...
Last month, we got our first peek at the brand-new statue of Hachiko, in which Japan’s most famous dog is reunited with his loving master after almost a century apart. But while Hachiko’s legendary...
View ArticleTaiwanese man waits outside train station for his date for 20 years – she...
When you hear the story of Hachiko, the dog who waited for his owner outside of Shibuya Station for 10 years, your heart wrenches in pangs of sadness, yet is warmed by the thought that such love and...
View ArticleShibuya’s Hachiko has a new feline pal, and they look absolutely adorable...
As you’ve probably noticed by now, cats and dogs are very much adored in Japan. Every now and then, a new furry face rises to online stardom, much like how celebricats Maru and the dearly departed...
View ArticleThe perfect place for a Tokyo catnap? Under the statue of Japan’s most famous...
Tokyo’s Shibuya is one of the busiest parts of one of the world’s busiest cities. Ginza is filled with high-class cafes, Harajuku is bordered by the tranquil Meiji Shrine, and Shinjuku’s Shinjuku...
View ArticleSadly, seven sudden snow Hachikos in Tokyo are probably too cute to be true
Twitter users claim that after a recent snowfall Tokyoites were greeted by eight times as many Hachikos as usual. But is it a loyal doggy miracle, or just an adorable bit of photo editing? After...
View ArticleThis Thai ad is making the internet cry with its “Hachiko-like” story【Video】
People seriously need to stop chopping onions in here… Thai advertisements have a reputation for being rather lengthy, and also for telling heartwarming stories that may or may not have a lot to do...
View ArticleHachiko’s spirit lives on in Spain: loyal Japanese Akita dog waits outside...
A dog’s love knows no bounds or borders. Hachiko the loyal Akita dog is one of the most well-known stories to come out of Japan. Back in the 1920s, Hachiko would wait for his master every day at...
View ArticleSorrowful swan can’t get over losing helpful human buddy
Meet the new winged Hachiko of the field. You could probably stage a ballet out of this story somehow. Touching stories of animals and humans who have formed a bond are often just heartbreaking....
View ArticleTokyo’s newest mascot character: a smiling bright pink turd laid by Japan’s...
The unofficial ambassador for Shibuya and Harajuku makes sure to keep the statue of famously loyal dog Hachiko clean. Japan’s insatiable appetite for cuteness means that there’s a constant demand for...
View ArticleShibuya’s Hachiko statue gets a snow family for a short time
The tragic yet sweet story of faithful dog Hachiko is infamous in Japan and many parts of the world. One dog’s unflinching love and dedication inspired a statue to be erected in his honor outside...
View ArticleNow you can buy Hachiko, legendary loyal Japanese dog, as a luscious luxury...
The deep irony is that Hachiko wouldn’t even have been able to enjoy this tasty souvenir for himself. The story of Hachiko is famous not only throughout Japan but across the world. The resonant story...
View ArticleOld-school train car and tourist information center in Shibuya set to move to...
The iconic green train car that sits in front of Shibuya Station’s Hachiko statue is finding a new home. If you’ve ever been to Shibuya Station in Tokyo, then you have probably seen the green train...
View ArticleMasks appear on statues of Japan’s loyal dog Hachiko, but only one gets to...
Symbol of loyalty turned into a sign of the times, but Tokyo authorities ask people to stop. April 8 was the 75th anniversary of the death of Hachiko, the dog who waited outside Shibuya Station every...
View ArticleShibuya unveils two new local ramen dishes themed after famously loyal local...
And just in time for Ramen Day! The story of Hachiko is popular all over Japan and across the globe: the loyal dog who waited by Shibuya Station for years waiting for his master to return—unaware that...
View ArticleNew Adidas Hachiko sneakers pay homage to Shibuya’s famous loyal dog
The third release in the Adidas x Atmos Shibuya Pack promoting Tokyo street culture to the world. Global sporting brands have been spoiling Japanese customers over the years with exclusive kicks...
View ArticleJapanese company will pay you to stroll around Tokyo as a literal walking...
Participants will be paid to display advertisements on a special iPad app as they walk around. With the weather in Japan currently in the fleeting two or so weeks between “unbearably cold” and...
View ArticleGiant puppies frolic, play with frisbees in the Tokyo skyline in new 3-D...
Akitas appear in an appropriate part of town. The Shibuya neighborhood is one of the most densely developed downtown districts in Tokyo. Just about anywhere you look, you’ll see towering skyscrapers...
View ArticleLet your dog carry its own poop around with new Japanese randoseru school...
Well, your pup’s not really going to be carrying pens and books to school now, is it? Tsuchiya Kaban is known for crafting incredible leather bags based around the concept of “the fun of carrying“....
View ArticleShibuya locks down Hachiko statue for Halloween 2023 while Burger King Center...
Shibuya City is serious about stopping the Halloween street party this year. Ever since a group of revellers overturned a truck in Shibuya during Halloween celebrations in 2018, the city has been...
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