Tag Archives: Hachi; A Dog’s Tale

The Birthplace Of Shibuya’s Beloved, Faithful Dog Hachiko Is Actually In Akita Prefecture

Posted on September 29, 2018 by tokyofox

Anyone who has ever been to Shibuya will no doubt be aware of the story of Hachiko; the loyal dog who continued to wait for his master each night for many years after his master had died. The statue that … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Inspired By Japan – Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)

Posted on April 14, 2015 by tokyofox

As Tokyo Fox is slowly running short of films ‘set’ in Japan to review, it’s time to start a new series analysing those movies inspired by Japan that have been set in other countries, most commonly the USA. Having been to the new … Continue reading →

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New Hachikō Statue In Tokyo

Posted on March 22, 2015 by tokyofox

A new Hachikō statue was unveiled at the University of Tokyo in Bunkyo-ku very recently but unlike the statue outside Shibuya station, this one also features his master. Professor Hidesaburo Ueno was a professor of agricultural engineering at the University for over … Continue reading →

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