Hachiko: the true story of the legend (16 photos)
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February 22, 2021 12:00
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The dog Hachiko has become a symbol of loyalty and devotion for the whole world. Every day he met his master returning from work at the Tokyo station - and continued to wait for him for many years after his unexpected death. A monument to Hachiko stands at the site of his eternal waiting. But there are also photographs of Hachiko waiting for his owner, Professor Ueno, at the train station in Tokyo. Look at the living legend!
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Hachiko, an Akita dog, was born in the fall of 1923 on a farm in Odate, Akita Prefecture, Japan. A year later, Hidesaburo Ueno, a professor at the Department of Agriculture at the Tokyo Imperial University, became its owner. He lived in Tokyo, in the Shibuya area. Every day he went to work at the university, and Hachiko remained waiting for him at Shibuya Station until the evening. In the evening he met the professor, and they went home together. But on May 21, 1925, Ueno did not return from work. During the lecture, he suffered an acute stroke and died without regaining consciousness. Hachiko did not know what happened to his master, and still waited for him at Shibuya Station, refusing to leave and becoming a local landmark over the years.
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Hachiko waited for his owner at Shibuya Station for 9 years, 9 months and 15 days, until his death. For people all over the world, this dog has become a symbol of loyalty and devotion.
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More than once they tried to take Hachiko away from the station and leave him to live in the house, but he always left and returned to his post.
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On October 4, 1932, the first article about Hachiko was published in the Japanese press. Thus, during his lifetime, the dog became a national hero.
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Ironically, the author of the article turned out to be one of Professor Ueno's students. He studied Akita dogs and, seeing Hachiko at the station, became interested in him - after all, purebred Akitas were very rare in Japan at that time. He followed the man who came to visit Hachiko. It turned out to be Kizaburo Kobayashi, Professor Ueno's former gardener. He told the author the story of a devoted dog.
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The Japanese were touched by the dog's loyalty.
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People began to come to the station to look at Hachiko, pet him, or bring him something tasty.
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Very soon Hachiko gained national fame.
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In 1934, the famous Japanese sculptor Teru Anda created a bronze statue of Hachiko. Alas, during World War II it was sent by the authorities to be melted down.
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In 1948, Anda's son managed to restore the statue, which still stands outside Shibuya Station.
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The exit from the station next to the statue is called “Hachiko exit” by the Japanese.
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Hachiko died on March 8, 1935 at the age of 11.
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According to doctors, the cause of death was terminal stage cancer.
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Hachiko was cremated and buried at Tokyo's Aoyama Cemetery next to her owner.
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Hachiko's skin was preserved. She was made into a stuffed animal, which is on permanent display at the National Science Museum of Japan.
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The story of Hachiko - devotion and loyalty that became a legend
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Probably everyone has heard at least once about a dog named Hachiko. But not everyone knows the details of the real story. The dog Hachiko is an example of loyalty and devotion. Hachiko's story cuts to the core. In this article we will tell the story of Hachiko, which will forever remain in your hearts.
Hachiko is an Akita Inu dog. In Japan, this breed symbolizes loyalty and devotion; these dogs are smart and reserved, just like the Japanese themselves. Hachiko was born on the farm on November 10, 1923. When he was still a baby, he was given to Professor Hidesaburo Ueno. The professor gave the puppy the nickname Hachiko not by chance. Hachi means eight, since this was the professor's eighth dog, and the suffix kō means affection.
Hachiko grew up, he adored the professor and was very attached to him. Always and everywhere the dog faithfully followed his master. He accompanied him to and from work every day. Hachiko followed the professor to Shibuya station, where he went to work at the University of Tokyo, and in the evening the dog returned to the station again to meet his owner. Everyone who knew the professor was already accustomed to the dog always following him.
Hachiko's story began back in 1925, when on May 21 a university professor had a heart attack. Unfortunately, the doctors could not save him. It was on that fateful day that Hachiko did not wait for the professor. But the dog continued to come to the station every day and waited with hope for his owner until the evening. After which the dog returned to the professor’s house, where he stayed overnight on the porch.
The professor's friends and family tried to accommodate Hachiko, but he stubbornly continued to return to the station again and again. Traders, station workers and railway workers admired the dog's persistence and fed him. Hachiko's dedication and diligence could not go unnoticed. In 1932, the whole of Japan learned about Hachiko after the publication of an article with the headline “A faithful dog is waiting for his master, who died seven years ago,” in one of the largest newspapers in Tokyo.
Hachiko's story captured the hearts of the Japanese. People who wanted to see the dog began to come to Shibuya Station. On April 21, 1934, a monument was erected to Hachiko. He was personally present at its opening. During World War II, the monument was used for military purposes. However, it was restored in August 1948. The image of Hachiko is an example of love and loyalty in Japan. Nowadays, couples in love often make appointments at the Hachiko monument.
The story of Hachiko, who came to the station every day for nine years, ended on the day of his death on March 8, 1935. Hachiko died of cancer and was found near the station. Hachiko's remains are kept in stuffed form at the National Science Museum in Tokyo. Some of Hachiko's remains were cremated and buried at Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo. In 1987, the film “The Story of Hachiko” was shot in Japan. In 2009, a remake was released called “Hachiko: The Most Faithful Friend” with Richard Gere in the title role.
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