Kikusui admits that Akita Inu and other traditional Japanese breeds often build unusually strong bonds with their owners. However, he says that does not mean that they are always obedient to their ...

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

The Akita Inu was historically known as “The Hunting and Protector of the Emperor” in Japan and was later brought to the US by soldiers after World War II. Helen Keller had a role in bringing ...

While modern breeds like Golden Retrievers and Labradoodles are relatively recent developments, several ancient dog breeds ... grooming habits. 2. Akita Inu These cute fluff balls descend from ...

We journey the Tazawako and Akita Nairiku Lines into the heart of Akita Pref. in Japan's north ... at the night sky and visit UNESCO-designated ancient ruins. The villages these rail lines ...