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Hachiko square (Tokyo)

Japan / Tokio / Tokyo

Hachiko square in Shibuya is the most popular place where a statue of dog is the sign of attractione for the tourists. There is story that this dog was commited to his owner and acommpined his master every morning regularly upto Shibuya sation whenever his owner left for duty and wait till his return in the evening. Unfortunately,One day owner died and never returned but the dog remained there till death. People love dog`s commitment.
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Coordinates:   35°39'32"N   139°42'2"E

Comments

  • Heru Prabowo (guest)
    I was standing here 30 yrs ago!
  • Mukesh Pandya (guest)
    Hachico, one day i will visit Japan and to Shibuya to visit your memorial... you were a good dog.
  • Seven (guest)
    Such A depressing story and I too will visit the statue one day. You were not only a good dog, but a loyal and faithful one.
  • KC (guest)
    I believe that God reveals Himself in this story. If the dog can be so loyal then the Creator can even more so... I see Jesus in this story.
  • paolokier27 (guest)
    yes this story is touch me!! story of hachiko!!
  • Виктор (guest)
    Клевый фильм....Хатико великий и преданый
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