Hachiko, an Akita dog, was born in November 1923 on a farm near Odate City in Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 1924, Hachiko was brought to Tokyo by his owner, Hidesaburo Ueno, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture.

Professor Ueno and Hachiko quickly formed a deep bond. Every morning, Hachiko would accompany Professor Ueno to Shibuya Station and see him off to work. Hachiko would return to the station in the afternoon to greet his master and walk home together. This routine continued every day. In May 1925, Professor Ueno suddenly passed away while at work. Hachiko waited at the station as usual, but his master never returned.

Despite this, Hachiko continued to go to the station every day, waiting for Professor Ueno to return. Day after day, Hachiko’s loyalty never wavered. He became a familiar sight at the station, touching the hearts of commuters and station staff with his unwavering loyalty.

Hachiko continued to wait at Shibuya Station for nearly ten years until his death in March 1935. In memory of the dog, a bronze statue of Hachiko was erected at Shibuya Station, and the statue still stands there today as a remarkable tribute to the dog’s loyalty and love.