Akita-inu have become an iconic dog breed, associated with Japan around the world, but their numbers are in decline. The Akita-inu is a dog breed native to Japan’s Akita Prefecture. Its roots can be ...

If you’ve ever watched the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale and didn’t tear up even a little, you might be part robot. That story, based on a real-life Japanese Akita named Hachikō, isn't just ...

Shinzo Abe presented an Akita dog to Russia's Olympic figure skating champion Alina Zagitova (AFP) Moscow, Russia: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday took part in a ceremony to present a ...