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ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Hachiko, the loyal Akita Inu dog that waited for his master’s return at Shibuya Station in Tokyo every day for years after his death, has returned to his hometown here ...

According to the post, Moo Daeng's loyalty mirrors that of Hachikō, Japan’s famed Akita dog. Moo Daeng’s owner, a homeless man believed to have a mental disorder, often roamed the area ...

AKITA--Dog lovers in this northern prefecture will soon be able to display their affection for the native breed of Akita Inu hound with license plates decorated with an illustration of a puppy ...