Hachi , faithful dog

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Shibuya  is one of the most popular places for the young and here you can feel the energy of young Tokyoites.

It is often used for filming locations and the famous crossing and the statue of the faithful dog, Hachi are just in front of Shibuya station. You can see all these places on our Tokyo Traditions and Trends tour.

One of the most famous meeting places in Japan is the statue of Hachi and this faithful Akita dog continued to wait 11 years at Shibuya station for his master who met an unfortunate demise on his way home.

 



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