In Rhode Island, Hachi and Professor Ueno Together Forever

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Hachiko and Ueno Dedication It’s in front of the Woonsocket train station – the same spot where Hachi waited in the film. I just had to see the new statue, and the station looks the same!  Even the building (where the bookstore was located)...

March 16, 2015/11 Comments

80th Anniversary of Hachiko’s Passing: New Statue Celebrates Professor Ueno’s Professional Accomplishments

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Hachiko’s owner wasn’t just some man who adopted a helpless puppy from the freezing cold. Professor Hisaburo Ueno had many scholastic accomplishments that often go unnoticed due to Hachi’s incredible story. Hachi fans will be delighted...

February 20, 2015/13 Comments

Hachiko comes alive in  “Pawprints In Japan”

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Looking for a way to bring this emotional story to life? This Hachikō book, “Pawprints in Japan” is perfect for remembering such a loyal, loving dog. It’s just what you need! “Pawprints In Japan” is an enthralling Hachiko...

July 10, 2013/11 Comments

Japan earthquake and tsunami anniversary: the man left behind in Fukushima

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The untold human suffering and property damage left in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in Japan has been well-documented, but there’s another population that suffered greatly that few have discussed – the animals left behind in the radioactive...

March 6, 2012/1 comment

The Animals of Fukushima, Japan need Your Help Now!

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The Hachiko Coalition calls attention to the animals of Fukushima left inside the evacuation zone in Japan. To follow the most recent developments of this ongoing emergency, please visit the Hachiko Coalition website. On April 21, the Japanese government...

June 3, 2011/7 Comments

Skip City International D-Cinema Film Festival, Japan

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The Skip City Film Festival received a total of 810 feature and short submissions from a record high 85 countries, and featured movie entertainment from the cutting edge of digital technologies from around the world. Hachi is a household name in Japan, so...

August 1, 2010/1 comment