An event celebrating “Hachiko,” who was born in November of Taisho 12 (1923) in what is now Oichi, Odate City, Akita Prefecture.

Held annually since Heisei 3 (1991), the event is organized by the “Association for the Maintenance of the Loyal Dog Hachiko Statue and Akita Dog Group Statues,” a group of dedicated citizens.

During the ceremony, wreaths are presented to the statue of Hachiko in front of the Odate City Tourism and Exchange Facility “Akita Inu no Sato,” and participants share their thoughts on Hachiko, celebrating his birth from the bottom of their hearts.

The story of Hachiko continues to be passed down both in Japan and abroad.

Why not take a moment to reflect on Hachiko at the very place where his story began?

Click here to learn more about Hachiko’s history and story.

ハチ公100年物語