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View of the famous Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Crowd of people crossing the street in the famous Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Hachiko Wall at Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo, Japan

HachikÃÂ Ã£ÆÂÃ£ÆÂÃ¥â¦Â¬ Breed Akita Inu Sex Male Born HachikÃÂ 10 November 1923 near the city of ÃÅdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan Died 8 March 1935 aged 11 Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan Resting place Aoyama Cemetery, Minato, Tokyo Known for Waiting perseveringly for the return of his deceased owner for more than nine years till his death. During his lifetime, the dog was held up in Japanese culture as an example of loyalty and fidelity. Well after his death, he continues to be remembered in worldwide popular culture, with statues, movies, books, and appearances in various media.