Visitors to Japan may be familiar with the legend of chūken Hachikō, a famously loyal dog. As the tale goes, Hachikō lived with his owner…

Amabie is popular these days in Japan, and understandably so. Rediscovered just over a month ago in the Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive (see…

Many of us get misty eyed at the mere mention of Hachiko, an incredibly loyal Akita dog who patiently waited for his owner to return…

Shiba inu may be the most recognisable Japanese breed at the moment, due to online antics such as running their own sweet potato stands or…

Most of us know the most famous Akita dog to be Hachiko, a loyal canine who faithfully waited for his owner over nine years to…

Cherry Blossom season is coming, and it’s coming even earlier than usual according to forecasts. The pink floodgates have opened, and all manner of sakura-themed…

Since its inception, Shiba Inu and Akita run the canine corner of social media in Japan, with thousands of daily posts of adorable antics and…

These days Google Maps has become an invaluable tool for tourists. Now we can step fearlessly into the wilderness of unknown countries, knowing that it’s…

It’s no secret that Akita, a large breed of dog from northern Japan, have a habit of being a bit stubborn–even stubborn enough to try…

The Akita prefecture of Japan is not exactly at the top of a lot of to-do lists for travelers of Japan, foreign and domestic alike….

Here is a video that shows an unlikely combination of cuties: Akita and rabbit. It appears that rabbit loves the dog so much, trying to…

Let’s face it, it’s hard not to hate Shiba and Akita dogs from Japan. Wasn’t it adorable for instance when an Akita dog tried to…

Many will recall the cute Shiba dog that got stuck in a bush and kept a no-worries smile on his face, but this Akita puppy…

The Shiba may be one of the canine champions of the internet’s affection, but it’s about time that the Akita get some attention! If you…