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 ...

Not only will there be no special events (and the year-round Shibuya public drinking ban still in place), the statue of faithful dog Hachiko, the most famous landmark and meeting place in the district ...

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 ...

Shrines to faithful dogs are found worldwide - from Hachiko's statue in Japan to Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh. Now a plaque has been mounted in the favourite spot of a popular pet from ...

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 ...