I heard there’s a new Hachi statue at the Woonsocket train station and I had to see it. So, after a 5 hour flight — I was back in the town where we had filmed Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. The statue is located in the same spot where Hachi...
March 16, 2015/11 CommentsHachi fans will be delighted to learn that on March 8th, a new statue featuring Hachi and Professor Hidesaburo Ueno will be unveiled. The bronze memorial will stand on the University of Tokyo campus where Professor Ueno (1871-1925) taught at the...
February 20, 2015/13 CommentsLooking for a way to bring this emotional story to life? Hachikō book, “Pawprints in Japan” is perfect for remembering such a loyal, loving dog. “Pawprints In Japan” is an enthralling Hachiko book and sure to capture your heart....
July 10, 2013/11 CommentsOne man will always be associated with Fukushima’s animals – 55-year-old Naoto Matsumura, a former construction worker who lives in the 12.5 mile exclusion zone to care for its four-legged survivors. He is known as the “Guardian of Fukushima...
March 6, 2012/1 commentHachi is a household name in Japan, so it was a thrill to be invited to participate in the 2010 Skip City International Film Festival jury. Shy by nature, I was hesitant to accept at first. When I’m out and about, I can mix easily if one-on-one....
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