When it comes to comparing an Akita vs German Shepherd, you may be wondering what these two dog breeds have in common and ...

To celebrate the year of the dog in 2018, this article presents one of Japan’s most famous breeds, the Akita-inu. We talk to Nakagawa Jitarō, a specialist breeder with over 50 years of experience.

ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Hachiko, the loyal Akita Inu dog that waited for his master’s return at Shibuya Station in Tokyo every day for years after his death, has returned to his hometown here ...

Keeping a dog — especially a large and powerful guard dog like an Akita — is a serious responsibility. It entails making sure that the pet isn’t dangerous to people (and other dogs) and won ...