hachiko (dog)

The true story of a dog named Hachiko, who would accompany his master to the train station everyday and return each afternoon to greet him after work, and continued to return to the same spot at the station every day for nine years after his master died.

Relates the true story of a dog who accompanied his master to and from a Tokyo train station for a year and, after his master died, continued to wait for him there every day for many years.

Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story; includes an author's note and glossary of Japanese words.

Chronicles the life and loyalty of Hachik?, the Akita dog who remained loyal to his owner years after his death.

Relates the true story of a dog who accompanied his master to and from a Tokyo train station for a year and, after his master died, continued to wait for him there every day for many years.