SEMBOKU, Akita ... dog with a lot of love. At first, Bukemaru was kept tied in front of the shop. His friendly nature and the way he greeted everyone quickly made him popular. His adorable face ...

MITANE, Akita Prefecture--“Walking with an Akita Inu dog,” a fitness program to help people enjoy nature through trail walking, is proving popular here. It gives visitors, as well as locals ...