The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai , was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

There are many different hues and color combinations available for the Akita Inu. Black, white, brown, red, or fawn are some ...

The cream white Akita Inu, born 100 years ago, has been memorialised in everything from books to movies to the cult science fiction sitcom Futurama. And the Chinese iteration ...

The Akita inu marshmallows come in three colours and fur patterns, and they are filled with chocolate paste. You can enjoy these sweet treats as-is or use them as decorative toppings for baked ...

SEMBOKU, Akita Prefecture—Bukemaru, a beloved Akita Inu who charmed visitors from around the world, died of old age in the Kakunodatemachi district here, an area known as “little Kyoto.” ...

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.

Hachiko, a cream-white Akita Inu, was born in November 2023 in the city of Odate in the Akita prefecture. The same year Hachiko was born, his future owner Professor Hidesaburo Ueno asked a student ...

The Akita Inu Hall, which features a museum showcasing the breed's history and natural habitat, was opened in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Akita Inu Preservation Society's founding.

The cream white Akita Inu, born 100 years ago, has been memorialised in everything from books to movies to the cult science fiction sitcom Futurama. And the Chinese iteration ...