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Update from Layla – Animal Star from Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

Hachi Around Town (News)Layla

Many fans ask about how the Hachi dogs are doing today - Here is an update from Layla, one of the dogs who played Hachi in Hachi: A Dog's Tale....

January 12, 2018/3 Comments

Outdoor Hachi Screening with Layla the guest star

Hachi Around Town (News)Layla

An outdoor Hachi: A Dog’s Tale screening was hosted under the stars by the Japan America Society along with the InterContinental Los Angeles in Century City. Guests enjoyed Japanese bento picnic dinners while viewing the film from two large screens....

October 7, 2015/4 Comments

Richard Gere meets Chico, Layla, and Forrest, the three Akita dogs who played Hachi

Behind The FilmChicoForrestLaylaRichard Gere

Richard recalls the moment the trainers introduced him to the dogs. About four weeks before shooting the trainer said, ’It’s time for you to meet the dogs’. It was a decisive moment, because if we didn’t get along, we had to find three other adult dogs...

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Hachi: A Dog’s Tale was inspired by a combination of Hachikō’s true story and the friendship with my own dog, Hachi, a constant source of joy and comfort.

I created this space to share Hachi’s powerful story and all he represents with the world. My mission is to promote compassion and respect for our cherished animal friends.

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Keep looking up... That's the secret of life. -Cha Keep looking up... That's the secret of life.
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Instant mood lifter: a happy dog face! ☀️ Instant mood lifter: a happy dog face! ☀️
May you find the same Happiness and Joy on your Ha May you find the same Happiness and Joy on your Hachi journey. You never know what adventures awaits.  Hachi did it. You can too! 😘
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Some of my best memories was hanging out with my S Some of my best memories was hanging out with my Shiba Hachiko. 🐶 He was adopted after seeing the bronze statue of the beloved loyal dog at Japan’s Shibuya station. We did everything together! ❤️ Our deep bond inspired the film “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale.” For more on how the film got made, click the link on my profile! 🥰
I enjoy exotic fresh flower arrangements in my hom I enjoy exotic fresh flower arrangements in my home, yet it can be quite extravagant. 🌸 Whenever I visited my South Pacific home, I’d head for the open marketplace by the sea for the freshest fruits, vegetables and flowers. When I spotted these blooms for the equivalent of under 2 USD a piece, I bought a huge bunch. It would have cost a small fortune back home! 💵
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