SEMBOKU, Akita Prefecture—Bukemaru ... He, along with his family and shop’s staff, raised the dog with a lot of love. At first, Bukemaru was kept tied in front of the shop.

MITANE, Akita Prefecture--“Walking with an Akita Inu dog,” a fitness program to help ... by the prefectural government and East Japan Railway Co. (JR East). It is provided by nonprofit ...

Though both Akita Inus and Shiba Inus originated in Japan, and people do ... yet stubborn and aren’t famous for their ...

One of the most popular comedians in Japan, Chocolate Planet came to Akita and visited restaurants in Akita city to enjoy ...