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SEMBOKU, Akita Prefecture—Bukemaru, a beloved Akita Inu who charmed visitors from around the world, died of old age in the Kakunodatemachi district here, an area known as “little Kyoto.” ...
As the world marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hachiko, public fondness for the beloved Akita Inu dog hasn't wavered, particularly among elderly Tokyoites such as Maki Kuroi.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A dog found in North Charleston with a bullet in his cheek has been adopted. "Hachi", a one-year-old male Akita / Shepherd blend, was adopted on Jan. 21 ...
In the years that followed, dog lovers strived to breed more Akita-inu, and by 1972 their number reached 46,225. However, after peaking that year, the total began to decline, falling to 2,038 ...