Akita dogs Rensui, right, and Ruka, who were appointed as heads of Odate-Noshiro Airport, are seen in Kitaakita, Akita Prefecture, May 18, 2025. (Hikoshi Tamura) ODATE, Akita -- On May 18 ...

Ishida Kensuke, mayor of Odate and chairman of the Odate-Noshiro Airport Operation Promotion Council, held a ceremony on May 18 to appoint the two Akita dogs as airport directors, The Mainichi ...