Japan’s Akita dogs melt foreign hearts with their devotion The number of Akitas registered by overseas owners jumped from just 33 in 2005 to 359 in 2013, and up to 3,967 in 2017 ...

Japan's famous sake breweries, Akita: how only the perfect rice and perfect water make sensational sake . By Ben Groundwater. February 16, 2019 — 12.15am. Save.

Today, the Akita is still prized for its loyalty and obedience, and it is one of the most popular dog breeds in Japan. It ...

Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia’s figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan’s Akita dogs. And they’re not alone ...

Kazuno City in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Akita opened social networking service (SNS) accounts for foreign visitors to Japan on June 29, 2023. The city government has produced a ...

AKITA -- The average age of presidents of companies headquartered in northern Japan's Akita Prefecture has hit 62.4 years old -- the oldest among Japa ...