Two years after adopting Hachiko, Ueno passed away unexpectedly from a cerebral hemorrhage at work.
However, Hachiko remained unaware of the fate of his owner.
Things got a little better for Hachiko after a Tokyo newspaper wrote a piece about him in 1932.
Hachikō with Dr. Hidesaburo Ueno statue at University of Tokyo, Todai campus, Japan (Photo: cowardlion/Depositphotos)
On what would have been his 100th birthday, Hachiko was honored with a week of celebrations.
A video of his life was also shared onYouTube.
Many have remarked how incredible it is that Hachiko’s loyalty continues to be remembered.
Hachikō with Dr. Hidesaburo Ueno statue at University of Tokyo, Todai campus, Japan (Photo: phurinee/Depositphotos)
In 1925, a Japanese agricultural professor named Hidesaburo Ueno died unexpectedly at work.
He remained loyal until his death in 1935.
Hachikō dog statue outside of Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan (Photo: pio3/Depositphotos)
