To celebrate the year of the dog in 2018, this article presents one of Japan’s most famous breeds, the Akita-inu. We talk to Nakagawa Jitarō, a specialist breeder with over 50 years of experience.

ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Furusawa Onsen is a small hot spring inn with only seven guest rooms operating in the city where Hachiko, the world’s most celebrated dog, was born. Like Hidesaburo Ueno, the ...

Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal kingdom. A special 360-degree video camera system was set up in zoos and other facilities to show how ...

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 ...

Japanese Akita dogs are large, powerful dogs with much substance and dignity. Their proud head carriage and stance is enhanced by their small ears and dark eyes. They make a striking picture with ...

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 ...

Compiled by Nippon.com based on a year-long survey conducted from April 2017 by Info Cubic Japan. According to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency, the 10 most highly searched prefectures ...