Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935), known in Japanese as chūken Hachikō
(忠犬ハチ公 "faithful dog Hachikō" ['hachi' meaning 'eight', a number
referring to the dog's birth order in the litter, and 'kō', meaning
prince or duke]), was an Akita dog born on a farm near the city of Ōdate, Akita Prefecture,[1] remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, even many years after his owner's death.
Hachikō died on March 8, 1935, and was found on a street in Shibuya.[5] In March 2011 scientists settled the cause of death of Hachikō: the dog had terminal cancer and a filaria infection (worms). There were also four yakitori sticks in Hachikō's stomach, but the sticks did not damage his stomach or cause his death.[6][7]
Hachikō's stuffed and mounted remains are kept at the National Science Museum of Japan in Ueno, Tokyo.[8][9]
Hachiko's grave is in Aoyama cemetery in Minatoku, Tokyo and there is an online grave at Pet.ai online pet cemetery
I both visited the spot in Shibuya-ward and watched the film with Richard Gere. This is one of the few movies (besides Best of the Best) that genuinely brought tears to my eyes. Just thinking about it turns on the water works. A beautiful story about in a fallen world in which the story points to a redeemed world where creatures are once again in perfect submission and loyalty to mankind, under the Triune God.
ReplyDeleteYes, the famous Japanese story of Hachiko is a beautiful one. Dogs are wonderfully lovable creatures! Thanks for your comment!
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