Shibuya Ward officials plan to put up a temporary cover around the Hachiko statue that marks the square in front of the station. Shibuya had been a popular area on Halloweens past, and many ...

When she finally stands in front of Hachiko’s statue, she will say: “I have been finally able to meet you after waiting for this moment for so long.” Hachiko was born on Nov. 10, 1923 ...

In Hachi’s honor, Japanese people donated funds, and sculptor Teru Ando created a bronze statue of the dog. This statue was melted down during World War II, but in 1948 a new statue sculpted by Teru ...

Hachi's story touched the hearts of many people in Japan and around the world, and he became a symbol of loyalty and devotion. A statue of Hachi was erected outside Shibuya Station in 1934 ...