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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 comment
Are You as Loyal as Hachi to Your Dog?
The Hachi Life (Inspiration)Most dog owners dread the day that their beloved furry friend passes away. Yet, while animals have shorter life spans than humans, there’s always a chance that we may cross the rainbow bridge before our cherished animal friends....
July 12, 2022/No comment
“Hachi’s Near Death Experience” – Hachiko Snapshot #8: The Truth Behind the Myths
Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)Today, the story of the loyal Akita Hachi is globally recognized through the film Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, but in reality, he almost didn’t survive his early days. Upon his arrival at Professor Ueno’s home, the puppy had serious, life-threatening issues...
June 17, 2022/No comment
Facing a Challenge: The Hachi Way
The Hachi Life (Inspiration)While most of our dogs are happily living the good life, that doesn’t mean that they don’t face challenges or feel negative emotions. We all know that our dogs our sensitive creatures and yet, when confronted with a problem or difficult situation, they do...
June 10, 2022/No comment
“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 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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