Hachiko was born at a farm in Akita Prefecture on November 10, 1923.

A year later, he was adopted by Ueno, who brought him to Tokyo.

He was found on a street in Shibuya, and promptly carried to the Station baggage room.

Statue of Hachiko

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The photo was published the following day in theYamato Shimbun.

Still, that was far from Hachiko’s appearance in the media.

His legacy lives on statues, books, documentaries, and movies that tell his tale of unwavering loyalty.

Black and white picture of Hachiko the dog taken c. 1934

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His legacy lives on statues, books, documentaries, and movies that tell his tale of unwavering loyalty.

Last picture ever taken of Hachiko

Photo: Shibuya Folk and Literary Shirane Memorial Museum viaWikimedia Commons(Public domain)

Statue of Hachiko and Hidesaburo Ueno

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