Akita Inu is another one of the canine-themed cryptocurrencies that seem to be all the rage at the moment. Similar to Shiba Inu and Floki Inu, these meme cryptocurrencies entered the market after ...

The Akita Inu was historically known as “The Hunting and Protector of the Emperor” in Japan and was later brought to the US by soldiers after World War II.

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 ...

Too much human contact stressing out Akita dogs on display November 18, 2018 (Mainichi Japan) Akita dogs Asuka, left, and Ako, sit with their supervisors in front of JR Odate Station, on Dec. 23 ...

ODATE, Akita Prefecture--A new picture book on Japan's favorite canine, Hachiko, will give kids in English-speaking countries a chance to learn about his inspiring legend.