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Hachi: A Dog's Tale class room scene
May 14, 2022

“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...

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Professor Ueno and Hachi statue
April 14, 2022

“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....

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March 14, 2022

“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...

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Great Kanto Earthquake of 1823, artwork
February 14, 2022

“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...

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Hachi statue in Shibuya in fall
January 14, 2022

“Hachiko Breeder Saitō Giichi”- Hachiko Snapshot #3: The Truth Behind the Myths

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Hachi 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,...

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Puppy Hachi meets Professor Parker
December 14, 2021

“Hachi’s Real Birthday”- Hachiko Snapshot #2: The Truth Behind the Myths

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There 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...

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Snowy mountains of Odate Japan
November 14, 2021

“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...

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Hachiko 1930’s Shibuya
November 13, 2021

“The Truth about Hachiko, the Loyal Akita”- Hachiko Snapshot Introduction: The Truth Behind the Myths

Hachi: The Truth Behind the Myths (History)

My Journey to Discover the Real Hachi Through my film Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, I’ve had the unique pleasure of being just one “voice” of Hachi through the years. Yet, I’m not a historian on the loyal Akita. Far from it. I’m simply a...

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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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Station master Carl (Jason Alexander) shows Hachi Station master Carl (Jason Alexander) shows Hachi his fan mail in “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale.” 💌 Very friendly, Jason would chat with crew and fans when not in a scene. Co-producer/actor Richard Gere worked with Jason in the film “Pretty Woman.”💋
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