This is Hachiko, the country's most famous and beloved canine. This dog was truly one Japanese man's best friend in early 1930's Tokyo when it would walk to the train station in Shibuya to meet its owner at the end of every work day. Legend has it that even after the man's death Hachiko still walked to the train station each day for another seven years before his own death. Hachiko's statue is now a popular meeting point outside Shibuya station, one of the most crowed spots in town ensuring that the dog always has company.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Hachiko
This is Hachiko, the country's most famous and beloved canine. This dog was truly one Japanese man's best friend in early 1930's Tokyo when it would walk to the train station in Shibuya to meet its owner at the end of every work day. Legend has it that even after the man's death Hachiko still walked to the train station each day for another seven years before his own death. Hachiko's statue is now a popular meeting point outside Shibuya station, one of the most crowed spots in town ensuring that the dog always has company.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment