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“Making of the Hachi-kō Bronze Statue”- Hachi Snapshot #15: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)The October 4, 1932 newspaper story about Hachi touched people’s hearts and Hachi was referred to as the Loyal Dog Hachi-kō. Along with his popularity, a Hachi-kō bronze statue was created in April 1934, while Hachi was alive. This was not in line with...
January 14, 2023/No comment
“How did Hachi get Famous?”- Hachi Snapshot #14: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)It took a determined person to change the “sad plight” of Hachi at Shibuya Station. After learning that Japanese native dogs, including Akitas, were on the verge of extinction, Saitō Hirokichi (1899–1964), an art curator by profession, founded the Society...
December 14, 2022/No comment
“Was Hachi Abused?”- Hachi Snapshot #13: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)Most people did not know why Hachi went to Shibuya Station every day. The former gardener of Professor Ueno, Kobayashi, cared for Hachi in the later years. Kobayashi registered Hachi at the local police station and made sure that Hachi wore a collar and...
November 14, 2022/No comment
“Hachi Needs a Home” – Hachi Snapshot #12: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)In one instant, life suddenly shifted for Hachi. After Professor Ueno’s death, Hachi lived a life of exile for a while. Because she was not legally married to Professor Ueno and had no inheritance rights, his widow Yae had to vacate their residence....
October 14, 2022/No comment
Navigating your Life Journey: The Hachi Way
The Hachi Life (Inspiration)When Hachi was born, he had no idea what was in store for him. In fact, none of us ever do. And while that can make you feel like everything’s out of control, that your entire life is one big guessing game, the exact opposite is actually true. Not only do...
October 8, 2022/No comment
“Hachi Grieves the Professor’s Death” – Hachi Snapshot #11: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)It’s hard to believe that Hachi was only a year and a half years when Professor Ueno passed away. However short their time together, the young Akita was devastated. As was the custom during that period, the wake and funeral service was held at home,...
September 14, 2022/1 comment
“Solving Professor Ueno’s Death”- Hachiko Snapshot #10: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)For Hachi and Professor Ueno, everyday was filled with joy! The two were inseparable. In the morning, Hachi could be spotted walking Ueno to the Shibuya train station. At the end of each day, the faithful Akita eagerly returned to greet his beloved owner....
August 14, 2022/No comment
Balance Your Life: The Hachi Way
The Hachi Life (Inspiration)My film, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale had just been released around the world, and I was sleeping in a spare room…on an airbed. This happened to me right after my film “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” premiered in Tokyo. A few months after my return, my mother had hip ...
August 11, 2022/No comment
“Hachi Begins his Daily Routine”— Hachiko Snapshot #9: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)As soon as Hachi’s health improved in July 1924, his “job” began. Professor Ueno, an accomplished man in his own right, wore many hats. While going to the Komaba campus to teach, on foot, he also went to the Agriculture Ministry’s office and to the...
July 14, 2022/No commentVicki 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.
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