From Japan comes a rare photo of Hachiko, the most faithful dog in the world who has moved hundreds of people with his story.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
From Japan comes a rare photo of Hachiko, the most faithful dog in the world that with its history has moved hundreds of people.
Hachiko, an Akita dog breed, was born in 1923 in Odate. He is famous all over the world for his enormous loyalty to his owner, Professor Hidesaburo Ueno. Every day the professor went to Shibuya station to take the train to go to work. After Ueno's sudden death, Hachiko continued to wait in vain for his return waiting for him at the station.
The photo was taken around 1934 and shows Hachiko lying in front of Shibuya station in Tokyo. In the background of the photo we see passers-by who seem not to pay attention to the dog who became famous for never wanting to abandon his master.
The photo was snapped da Isamu Yamamoto, a former bank employee who lived near Shibuya station. The photo was found by Yamamoto's family while he was tidying up the house where he had lived until 1947.
The photo depicting Hachiko at the same time captured the atmosphere of everyday life at Tokyo station. At that time the station was crowded with two-wheeled or bicycle-pulled hand carts.
Photo source: The Japan News
Yoko Imamura, Yamamoto's eldest daughter, recalled that her father loved taking pictures and the black and white image of Hachiko was found in one of her albums. Hachiko is a now familiar character for those who visit Shibuya station, thanks to the statue dedicated to him.
Photo source: Wikipedia
The hope is that all who know Hachiko's story will find solace in observing this image and remembering to what extent a dog can prove its worth. fidelity to man.
Marta Albè
Photo source: The Japan News
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