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Many of my students have been to the Shibuya eki and have seen this statue. He is loved by all my boys whom teach at St. Thank you for sharing your article with us. Wow, so cool that you are studying and learning about amazing animals! Hachiko is one of the most amazing animals I have ever heard of. I got really touched by the story about Hachiko and his dedication once I heard it while visiting Tokyo.

Thanks a lot for commenting! Good luck with you amazing animals project at St. Really a cried a lot. This movie reminds me my pet pinky who is no more. It makes me feel like dogs are the most faithful towards their loved ones. He is been a best companion for the professor. I wanna make pet like this. Thanks for the article though. It explains the true story of hachi!!! So sorry to hear about your Pinky. Dogs and humans sure have a special bond, which the story of Hachi really proves. I cried and thought a lot after reading the story and watching the Hachi movie, It really inspire me and my family how to treat dog.

Now, I care more my dog at my home like my family..

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I agree, Hanny, the story of Hachi makes us all care more for animals and dogs in particular. Hachi is such an inspiration! I wanted to know more about Hachiko and came across this blog post. I have three dogs and I shed a lot of tears watching the movie inspired by Hachiko. You should definitely visit Tokyo and Shibuya train station, it is a such special place when you know the story of Hachiko and have seen the movie. My name is Achi, I never like my name since young. I have a dog which I found him trying to cross the busy road few years ago.

He is born deformed, obviously he has been abandoned,I took him home with me, I love him so…so… much. My dream now is to visit Shibuya one day to a photo with Hachi. You have a beautiful name! Thank you so much for sharing your story of how you found and took care of an abandoned dog, it is such a sweet story! Your dog seems like the best. Hachi is a great name and a nice way of honoring the devotion of the original Hachi. I am considering naming my next dog Hachi too.

So glad our article could be of help to you when writing your presentation about hachiko! Good luck with your presentation! Just watched the movie about Hachiko with my husband. A very sweet story and both cried our eyes out. What a wonderful story…. I just watched the Hollywood version of the movie last night. It was so touching and reminded me of why I love dogs so much. They are the best. I wonder if that has been turned into a movie too.

Thanks for the tip on the Korean Jindo. I have never heard of this breed but they look like really nice dogs too. It seems like they are a bit similar to the Akita breed in their looks. Hachi demonstrated unconditional love and faithfulness. We humans needs to follow Hachi example. Great movie and true story. I watched the film last night and I have never cried so much. I have a small dog named chicken who was also abandoned and I gave her an extra hug last night before going to bed. Saw the american movie and if it were fact, the dog would have been picked up by a dog catcher and put in the pound…and the daughter did the wrong thing by the dog letting it roam around…no vet care, would have had ticks and disease.

Omg, what an ignorant comment…Do your research before speaking.. LOVE has to be a free gift. The moment there is a price tag on it, it is no longer love. Love is the most healing force in the world.

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Nothing goes more deeper than Love: I also would like to add that my maternal grandparents actually saw him at the Shibuya Station: Thank you so much for that information! So cool that your grandparents actually met him at Shibuya station! A great story about a loyal, fathful dog. I watched the movie with Richard Gere and loved it and yes I cried but it reminded me of my Star.

Star a black lab, born in and came to live with me in Belonged to my neighbor but always wanted to be with me. Given to me in May Past away in from cancer and I still talk to her every day. I still put flowers on her grave at least once a month. Star sounds like the perfect dog and best friend, Ron. No wonder that you miss her a lot. I lost my dog earlier this year, so know how you feel. Dogs are the best! I watched the movie earlier today, then stumbled on your blog because I wanted to read more about this story — great tribute to Hachiko you have here!

I saw this movie American version a few years ago in the USA and was touched very much by it, especially by the second half of the movie , but I must admit after a few weeks it fades away. Now back in — my daughter has 1 year old puppy that I love very much too. Now I realise and feel even more the love of a dog for a human being and on the other hand how that puppy deserves our love as well. It was unbelieveble what Hachiko did! A few years ago I actually was in Tokyo , unfortunately I did not know about the train station being situated in Tokyo.

I would have visited it, for sure. Thank you so much for commenting! I agree, having a dog makes you feel a great love for animals and dogs in particular. Great to hear that Hachiko the movie was shown on Dutch TV, love that movie! Too bad that you missed the Shibuya train station with the bronze statue of Hachiko, but then you have a reason to go back to Tokyo.

Omg i cried my heart out watching the hachiko film. I only hope they have been reunited in heaven. God bless u hachiko. I have just watched the film Hachi — A Dogs Tale and was very upset being as it is a true story. I hope to visit the statue one day. It is heart wrenching to witness the love and devotion between a dog and his master.

I just watched the movie an it stole my heart , i cried! I did some research an read the story an seen some pictures an again it broke my heart. This story will always be with me, rest in peace faithfull one? Like all people who love dogs so much this story just shows how faithful and loyal a dog can be to the one they love. I watched him be born, he was my shadow and companion throughout his life. We shared special moments together right up to the day he left me which still breaks my heart.

They had to have bonded for that dog to be so devoted to him. But I am hopeless when it comes to dogs, I fall in love with all dogs I meet and want to keep them all. I watched both the American and Japanese version. I remember when this movie came out…. I knew I was going to be in trouble and I was. I watched it and could not ever watch it again…..

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I cried so much. Dogs will always give us unconditional love…. There are spiritual forces that go beyond even that and Hachi was one of those. I have seen stories where dogs will go to the grave of their owner till the day they die. My first real love of a dog was Sonja doberman. Dogs have so much love and dedication towards us and unconditional love which touched my heart so much. The enduring spirit of the canine bond is one of mystery and a sobering thought of just what real enduring love, loyalty, and above all else the unconditional love of that unseen bond that defies explanation.

I have been fortunate to have experienced this from my dog that I grew up with when I was just a kid. I look back at the unbreakable bond that we still have, although it is a spiritual one know that he is gone since I know of nothing else to compare it to. A great movie, wish there were more movies with this theme. See you later Skipper, I miss you. But the thought that the Dr.

To just leave him alone to live in a train station while they moved away and forgot about him. No compassion for that dog at all. I hate them all, I really hate them. One of the best movies I have ever seen …and yes the tears kept coming even more the second time I watched the movie. It was so painful to see Hachi desperately wait for Parker to return …but also uplifting to see the enduring friendship between Hachi and Parker. The ending eased the pain just a bit when Hachi died and was once again reunited with Parker. Hi, I saw the movie today and cried so much I dont think I ever done before.

It was so sad thinking about him waiting for his owner that never returned year after year.

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How heartbroken the dog must have been. Missing his best friend!! His an amazing dog!! Oh my gosh this movie was on TV last night. This was the first time for me ever hearing about the story and it was amazing and also very sad! I think I cried a little too much. Of course, I cry during reading this story again and again. I think I will not comment anything but finally write it down to share how do I feel? Basically, dog is the animal I feed them when I was young. I have 12 dogs and love to feed them for a couple on each time.

I just watched this movie and my love for life was warmed. I have 4 dogs, all of them rescued, that is, accepted into our home with open arms. They are all delightful and emotional and give me reason to believe that Love is sent to us by God in all sorts of ways.

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I mention God because my dogs have regenerated my HEART, shown me how to see the spiritual goodness still available in a sometimes ugly world. I show them in every way I can imagine how much their friendship means to me, and they do the same thing. This story of Hachi is one of the most spiritual, emotional, and rewarding experiences of my whole life.

I am thankful for the people who have transitioned this story forward so I could be a part of it. Lunar, Lumi, Lubacha, and Jackson seem like such loving and great dogs! You are lucky to have them in your life and as your friends. Dogs are the greatest! This article is very amazing. Whenever i watch it , i feel like crying so much. I hope everyone get someone so faithful and loving just like Hachi was. After watching the movie and many tears later, I had thought of this idea.

Would it be wonderful to create a communication system between us and dogs, and for the matter, cats. After all, these are our domestic four legers. When they are gone, we know the loss. Do they know, for if not, communication is needed by professionals in this field. Dog and cat whisperers come to mind.

People I know who saw both films said that the original film Japanese version is much more heavier and touching than the US version. Great true to life story for a dog. Akita dogs are normally sweet and more loyal to their masters compare to othe families of dogs. They want to maintain that behavior of akita dogs. I love the Hachiko story and movie too! They seem like lovely dogs! The fact that he is so loyal to his owner is what is so beautiful. I truly hope they are now reunited because Hachi deserves this!! Btw, your dog Varga is soooo beautiful. I have such a soft spot in my heart for Huskies.

I always say she is my first niece. Huskies are very special dogs!! I agree, the story about Hachi is so sad but yet so beautiful. Awwww, Freyja sounds like a great dog! I have had huskies all my life and for me huskies are the best dogs. She is soooo cute! I was extremely moved by it! Maria, thank you so much for sharing the story of Hachiko…. Like you I cried. I am a dog lover just like you. I had dogs all my life. They are truly amazing. They are the only creature in this world that love unconditionally and willing give their lives for the one they love or even the family.

They clearly have emotions like we do and they are the only ones in this world to love like Jesus, unconditional and faithful. To me… any dog should be treated better than we treat ourselves. There is nothing like the love of a dog, they are truly a gift from God. I agree, dogs are the best and they are really mans best friend! Boy, was I in for a surprise. What a moving, beautiful, life-affirming film.

A terrific rendition of the story. This movie reminds me of white calf we had. I liked that innocent calf he even leaved his mother cow to stay with us. Awww, that calf sounds so beautiful, charming and friendly! Thank you so much for sharing your story about the white calf! I cried uncontrollablely for hours.

Thank you so much for the detail information on Hachiko. I visited this place on Oct 17, The story of Akita dog, the movies, the photographs makes one aware the intensity of faithfulness and loyalty! Such a beautiful but heart breaking story!. I want to strangle Richard Gere for making me cry so much.

I was watching it before work. I remember having felt strongly about a man i had dated. My heart waited for him , because I knew he would be coming back , and he did. Just like my heart did too. Really hats off to hachi……. The movie trailer and movie American version brought me to tears!!

I loved the move and I really wish it had portrayed the gardener taking care of the dog after his owner dies. It would have still have had the same effect. It broke my heart as i am a dog lover and I would have felt better knowing the dog was cared for and loved by his gardener.. I have never cried over a movie as I did this one and usually only get tears in my eyes. Such a loyal companion! Its a very special heart warming story of a dog. Its one of those kind of movies which will make you fall in love with a dog and make you cry even thinking about the poor Hachi.

That sort of impact is left after watching the movie and learning the story of Hachi. This is an all time favourite dog movie for me.. I inquired a Japanese Akita when I was So his name was money. So I took him. He was my big teddy bear. He was very loyal and such a good boy. Sadly he died when he was When I was in Middle School we had a class project to do a report on our favorite animal. I did it on money. I looked up the Japanese Akita background and I was amazed to find out what the blood line was.

We would go for walks everyday after school and everyone thought he was vicious because of his size. He was the sweetest boy ever. I just watched the movie about Hachi. It did make me cry and miss my money. That breed are very smart dogs.

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But the dog in particular was just heartbroken and missed his owner. Wow, what a great story about your Akita dog! Money sounds like such a sweet and amazing dog, I totally understand that you miss him. Thank you so much for sharing your story about Money! The only thing is, I wish they would of taken Hachi to the owners grave, so he could have some closure. Hachi never really knew his owner died. Maria, thank you for such a great story about the Real Hachi. Love love love this.

I cried my eyes out. He would do anything for me and I him. When he passed, I actually had to keep calling out of work for almost a month. My boss knew of my Chevyloubear and knew of our attachment and fortunately kept my position open. Bless her for being so understanding and so loving towards his loss. Not even my husband. Dogs are the very very best. Go play with my Chevy Lou Bear. Tell him mommy still loves him and thinks of him every day. Again, thank you Maria. Thank you so much! And thanks a million for sharing this beautiful story about your Chevy Lou Bear, he sounds like such an amazing dog!

I know all about losing your best dog-friend and I can totally relate to you not managing to go to work for a month. When my year-old dog Varga died a couple of years ago I only took one day off from work but I could not focus at all the next weeks, it was awful. And I did not want to go home after work because the house felt so empty without her. Yes, omg all i did was cry all thou the movie it hit me hard , wish i can have a dog just like him ,again i still cry after the movie!!! Tokyo is my hometown, and Shibuya was the train station that I used to go to school every day.

I can imagine that Shibuya station has changed a lot over the years. Yep, the huge intersection is quite impressive! Does anyone know the meaning of why Hatchi acted odd the day the owner died and finally fetched the ball? Is it possible the dog sensed the owner was going to die as they say dogs are capable of sensing in humans used by diabetics or people with heart problems as warnings?

The dog was so famous that most of Asian people know him. I cried a lot on watching the film. He lost in a a raining day when I woke up in the morning and could not find him. I tried to find Honey but he never came back to me. I cried a lot, a lot. The world should launch a serious campaign to remove the bad issue, to survive millions of dog from unexpected death. Oh noooo, I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your dog Honey! That is awful and truly heartbreaking!! Thank you so much for commenting and telling us the sad story about your Honey, he seems like a great and sweet dog!

Such true love and devotion. I live in Rhode Island where the American version was made. I did not know that there is a statue of Hatchi in Rhode Island as well, or that the movie was made there. It is such a lovely and sad movie. The poster for the Hollywood movie about Hachiko. Up close you see that the mosaic looks like Hachiko. Click for latest prices Top Range alternatives: Click for latest prices Budget Alternatives: Khaosan Asakusa Hostel Tokyo has a lot of accommodation options to choose from in different areas of the city.

Maria is a Norwegian travel nerd, who has explored more than thirty countries on four continents. See our about page for more about Maria. Brittany Paws for Beer on October 11, at Dogs are truly amazing creatures. Maria Wulff Hauglann on October 13, at Ron on May 25, at Robert Young on November 25, at Teri on June 29, at Maria on July 02, at Hi Teri, Thank you for commenting! Marian Haywood on July 04, at Maria on July 11, at Hi Marian, The movie is great and so emotional! Negedu Solomon on March 02, at Stu Brooks on December 03, at Beatrice on February 08, at Thank you, Maria Reply.

Frances Wagner on March 12, at Gail Jackson on April 07, at Maria on May 12, at The movie is on Netflix. Patricia Darling on May 22, at Well what I think about the movie is that its sad and awesome! Lissette on June 02, at The reason was because since her husband had passed away Hachi reminded her so much of her husband and did not want to keep the dog because it would constantly make her think of him Reply. Jo on December 31, at Ninja on January 04, at Rebecca Ann Welsh on January 07, at Melinda on March 11, at Frank on January 10, at Shb on May 20, at This movie made me cry too much.

Ellen K on July 01, at June Feimer on March 11, at Debbie on March 11, at ANda on October 12, at I cried a lot too, it is such a sad but sweet movie! Laia colibrist on October 12, at I saw the film… it is so moving! Loved the story, amazing dog! I really liked the film too, even though it made me cry! Jess on October 12, at Richard T on January 08, at I saw the The American version today I turned 65 today I do not think I have cried this much in along time my dogs are my best friends unconditional love Reply. Jennifer Hoehn on January 26, at Susan on April 08, at Anna slightly astray on October 13, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on October 17, at I really agree with you Anna, the story is so sweet but yet so sad at the same time!

Lyn - A Hole in my Shoe on October 15, at Chris San George on January 09, at Lori's wigginton on January 18, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on January 27, at Helena Nilsson on March 24, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on March 24, at Grecelda on May 13, at Reverend Wayne Decker on October 17, at Helena on March 24, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on March 29, at Sira Sudhindranath on May 11, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on May 22, at Russell on May 12, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on May 24, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on June 09, at Suzy Ripley on June 12, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on June 15, at Hi Suzy, Thanks a million for your great comment!

It made my day! Lucy on July 15, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on July 15, at Lauren on July 17, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on August 08, at Shirley Rego on August 02, at Hi Shirley, Thank you so much for commenting and sharing your story! I love it Reply. It is a very sweet and sad story. I cry a lot too every time I watch this movie, Mohan. Sira Sudhindranath on August 05, at Where Parker and Hachi walk together, and at the end of the movie, Ron and his puppy walk together C: It is seen in the movie when Hachi first arrives at this location D: The line ends a few hundred feet behind you F: Street where Hachi is shown walking — Arnold Street When Hachi is on his own, he is shown walking here on his way to the butcher shop G: Where the old Hachi is shown walking slowly I: Maria Wulff Hauglann on October 05, at Hi Garry, I was surprised too that Hachiko only had two years with his owner, and that he waited at the train station in Tokyo for his owner to return for eight years!

You should definitely visit Japan, it is a great country with fascinating culture! Maria Wulff Hauglann on November 15, at Hi Htgsenpai, Kaiser sounds like such a sweet and loving dog! Liz Roundhill on October 21, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on October 28, at Same here Liz, it is such a heartbreaking and sad story that most people can relate to.

Ajeesh on November 04, at Thanks for commenting Ajeesh! Regina on November 12, at Savannah on November 15, at Hi Savannah, Thank you so much! So happy to hear that you like our website. Thanks for commenting Savannah!

Gagan Deep Singh on December 07, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on December 18, at Hi Gagan, Thank you so much for tips about other good dog movies! Hi Taylor Anne, Thank you so much for your comment! Martin Brown on December 20, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on January 14, at Hi Martin, Awww, Molly sounds like the perfect dog! Thanks for commenting, Martin! Best regards, Maria Reply. Razzy on December 20, at Marion on December 21, at Franca Bourne on December 23, at Kathy Long on December 27, at Joan Bolling-May on March 14, at Jane Goodall on December 30, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on February 19, at Thanks for commenting and sharing your story about Sky, Jane!

Bhagyesh on January 03, at Aimee on January 19, at Thank you so much, Aimee, for commenting and sharing your great story about your Akita dog! Dhiman on February 12, at Dogs are really a good creation of god. They are better than humans.. Sifrid Sonny Pangemanan on February 14, at Kimsui on February 20, at Mathew on February 22, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on February 27, at Thanks a million, Mathew!!

So happy that you like my article. Tony Webster on February 28, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on March 14, at Hi Tony, I think everyone is fighting back the tears when watching this movie, no matter what age. Hi Sheriff, Thank you! It is such a sad and heartbreaking story! Becky Christensen on March 22, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on March 23, at Hi Becky, Wow, so cool that you are studying and learning about amazing animals! Prashaanth on April 15, at Maria Wulff Hauglann on April 21, at Hi Prashaanth, So sorry to hear about your Pinky.

Hanny Sangian on May 02, at Maria on June 07, at Sam jones on May 08, at Thank you so much, Sam!

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You must love this story just as much as me. So true, Ellen, it is the cutest love story! I cried heaps too….. Sina darvish on June 26, at A sad story,Tears Are coming from eyes when i hear abt hachiko Reply. Charles on June 26, at Maria on June 29, at Thank you so much, Charles! Give your three dogs a big hug from me! Joyce on July 23, at Maria on July 25, at Hi Achi, You have a beautiful name! Maria on August 18, at Maria on August 21, at Jana Crittenden on August 28, at Miss Kim behgopa on August 31, at Maria on September 01, at Thank you for commenting, miss Kim!

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