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“Hachi’s Lasting Tribute”— Hachi Snapshot #20: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)After Hachi passed away, his fur coat was not disposed of. Instead, Sakamoto Kiichi, the best taxidermist in Japan at that time, was entrusted with making Hachi’s mount. Inspired by Hachi’s loyalty, just as sculptor Andō Teru had been, Sakamoto was...
August 14, 2023/No comment
“The Controversy behind Hachi’s Death”— Hachi Snapshot #19: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)Unusual Circumstances On March 8, 1935, the day Hachi died, a team of veterinarians from the College of Agriculture at the Imperial University of Tokyo conducted his necropsy. Back then, performing a necropsy on a dog was quite unusual, but Hachi was no...
June 14, 2023/No comment
“Farewell to Hachi: A Heartfelt Tribute at His Funeral” — Hachi Snapshot #18: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)Remembering Hachi On March 12, 1935, a formal funeral service was conducted on the grounds of Dr. Ueno’s grave at Aoyama Cemetery in Minato-ward, Tokyo. It was a heartfelt tribute to Hachi, a soul who had captured the hearts of many. Unprecedented...
May 14, 2023/1 comment
“Japan Mourns Hachiko” — Hachi Snapshot #17: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)On March 9, the day after Hachi died, an elaborate memorial service for the loyal Akita was conducted in front of Shibuya Station. Hachi Receives a Traditional Ceremony The area was filled with bouquets of colorful flowers, huge floral wreaths, and other...
April 14, 2023/2 Comments
“Hachi’s Cause of Death Revealed” — Hachi Snapshot #16: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)On the morning of March 8, 1935, the loyal Akita’s body was discovered in an alley on the east side of Shibuya Station, near Inari Bridge. On the day Hachi died, his necropsy was conducted by a team of veterinarians at the College of Agriculture of the...
February 14, 2023/No comment
“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 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.
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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