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“How did Hachi get his Name?” – Hachiko Snapshot #7: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)The Meaning behind “Hachi” To this day, there are conflicting theories on just how the beloved Akita of Japan was named. In 1934, Kishi Kazutoshi gave credit to Yae, Dr. Ueno’s wife, in “The Tale of Loyal Dog Hachi-kō.” However, Kaneko...
May 14, 2022/2 Comments
“The Man Behind the Loyal Akita” – Hachiko Snapshot #6: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)What do we know about Professor Ueno? He was a dog lover, owning sixteen dogs in his lifetime, but his connection with Hachikō was exceptional. The young, sickly Akita had a rough beginning, but it only served to strengthen their bond. Ueno is...
April 14, 2022/No comment
“Be Hachi. Be Happy.” How to Embrace Your Hachi Spirit!
The Hachi Life (Inspiration)Be Hachi be happycourseguideHachi: A Dog's TalehopemissionFeeling a Little Stuck Right Now? If you’re anything like me, you may be feeling a bit nostalgic. We’ve made it through two years of Covid – through masks, hand sanitizers, online shopping, toilet paper shortages, restaurant closures, testing,...
April 7, 2022/2 Comments
“Mystery behind Young Hachi’s Tokyo Arrival”- Hachiko Snapshot #5: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)Hachi Arrived at Shibuya Station: Fact or Fiction? It was generally believed that Hachi arrived at Shibuya Station in Tokyo from his birth home in Ōdate. Based on this, the classic Japanese movie Hachi-kō monotagari (The Tale of Hachi-kō, 1987) has a...
March 14, 2022/2 Comments
“Hachi and the Great Kantō Earthquake”- Hachiko Snapshot #4: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)Tragedy Greets Hachi Hachi was born in 1923, the same year that the Great Kantō Earthquake hit the Tokyo metropolitan region on September 1, 1923. This 7.9-magnitude earthquake, with the ensuring fire, caused unprecedented calamities and damage to Tokyo...
February 14, 2022/2 Comments
“Hachiko Breeder Saitō Giichi”- Hachiko Snapshot #3: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)backgroundbirthhachiHachikoHachi was born in the farmhouse barn of Saitō Giichi (1873–1928), the head of the Saitō clan in Ōdate, Akita prefecture, in the northeastern region of Japan. The actual residence address of Saitō was Ōshinai, Niida-mura, Kita-Akita-gun, Akita prefecture....
January 14, 2022/2 Comments
Say Yes to the Hachi Holiday Spirit!
The Hachi Life (Inspiration)In “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale,” the devoted Akita and his beloved professor are bonded for eternity. In true life, they only had a year and a half together. In one instant, life as they knew it dissolved. Every moment spent with our furry...
December 24, 2021/No comment
“Hachi’s Real Birthday”- Hachiko Snapshot #2: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)birthdatebirthdayhachiOdateProfessor UenoThere is much speculation as to Hachi’s actual day of birth. There is no record of an authentic birth certificate for Hachi, so his precise birthday is unknown. However, the best clue to determine his actual birthdate is the day he left his...
December 14, 2021/No comment
“The Lonely Departure”- Hachiko Snapshot #1: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)A Japanese Akita puppy was born in Ōdate, in mid-November 1923. This northern Japan setting is located in the snowy northern Akita Prefecture, surrounded by mountains on all sides. The puppy would be named Hachi. He would soon become the most famous dog...
November 14, 2021/2 CommentsVicki Wong & Hachi
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale was inspired by a combination of Hachikō’s true story and the friendship with my own dog, Hachi, a constant source of joy and comfort.
I created this space to share Hachi’s powerful story and all he represents with the world. My mission is to promote compassion and respect for our cherished animal friends.
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