40 Akita Dogs Gathered in Shibuya in Celebration of “Loyal Dog Hachiko”

“Too cute!”

“So fluffy!”

A parade of Akita dogs stretched about 1 km from the Shibuya City Hall, causing passersby to stop and admire the parade.

On December 2, about 40 Akita dogs from all over Japan gathered in Shibuya to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Shibuya’s landmark “Loyal Dog Hachiko”. A commemorative parade was held. Akita dog freaks from all over Japan gathered to catch a glimpse of the grand parade in the heart of Tokyo.

 

According to the Akita Inu Preservation Society of Odate City, which organized the event, this was the first time that Akita Inu from all over Japan gathered in one place for a parade. The event was also crowded with about 800 general visitors.

Former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), 74, a native of Akita Prefecture, attended the opening ceremony as a surprise.

 

The number of Akita Inu registered in the world is steadily increasing and their popularity is spreading all over the world. It is a source of great pride for us Akita people and extremely important for Japan.

During the greeting, the dogs started barking. “They are scary (laugh), but they are cute.” He even took pictures with the visitors and the Akita dogs.