The exact origin of Akitas is not entirely known. We are aware, however, that they originated in Japan and were once restricted to being owned by samurai who used them to hunt wild boar, bears and ...

The origins of today’s Japanese dog breeds can be traced back thousands of years. After millennia of crossbreeding and fine-tuning, it is widely accepted that there are just six breeds native to Japan ...

Americans love their dogs, but sadly, we don’t have a national dog breed. Japan, on the other hand, has six. Called the “Nihon Ken,” or Japan’s dogs, these indigenous pups—the Shiba Inu, the Akita, ...

A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism. Since its social ...

Officials in Odate, Akita Prefecture, have appointed two Akita dog siblings as directors of Odate-Noshiro Airport to raise awareness of this iconic dog breed. Ishida Kensuke, mayor of Odate and ...

In this video, we'll talk about the Japanese Akita breed of dog, their characteristics, how to care for them, and more. We'll also give you a short tour of our Japanese Akita's beautiful home in Japan ...

The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

Shiba Inus might be compact but they are agile, and bursting with personality. The Shiba Inu is one of Japan’s oldest and most beloved dog breeds, and they have now also become popular worldover with ...

My Partners Home town. because of this influx of tourists the old Odate eki has been refurbish in 2023. Very nice modern and welcoming where the old eki I use to freeze in winter. Grown adults ...