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.

ODATE, Akita Prefecture--Hachiko, the loyal Akita Inu dog that waited for his master’s return at Shibuya Station in Tokyo every day for years after his death, has returned to his hometown here ...