Thanks to the film adaptation of the story about a dog named Hachiko, there is probably not a single person left in the world who does not know about the existence of this monument. The film is based on a true story. For 9 years, an Akita Inu dog came to Shibuya station, sat down and waited for his owner, Hidesaburo Ueno. The professor traveled to one of the districts of Tokyo to give lectures, but one day he died during class. The story of the faithful dog was published in the capital's Mainichi newspaper. The dog instantly became famous. People started bringing food to Hachiko. This continued until 1935, when the dog died. Professor Ueno bought the dog for 30 yen. Richard Gere played the main role of the dog owner in the film Hachiko. After the dog's death, taxidermists made a sculpture of Hachiko. Now it can be viewed in the National Museum. Hachiko is one of the attractions of the Shibuya area. Since this monument is known to every resident of the city, it is often used as a meeting place. In Japan, several monuments to Hachiko and Dr. Ueno were erected in different prefectures. Special attention You can see the Hachiko monument at any time.

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A rare 80-year-old photograph shows Hachiko, an Akita dog known throughout the world for his incredible loyalty to his owner. In the photo, the dog is lying on its stomach with its paws stretched forward. The photo was taken near Tokyo's Shibuya Station.

The image of the dog fits surprisingly harmoniously into the overall atmosphere of the station. This photograph is noticeably different from many monuments and other photographs of the animal, in which the dog was depicted alone, and the photographs themselves were somewhat monumental in nature. By the way, recently another monument was erected to the dog and his owner, after which the faithful dog Hachiko attracted even more attention.

Hachiko was born in 1923. He was raised by an agriculture professor at the University of Tokyo named Hidesaburo Ueno. Hachiko accompanied the professor to the station every day and met him from work. Even after his death, which occurred in 1925, the dog faithfully came to the station and hoped to meet his owner.

The newly discovered photograph was taken in 1934 by the late Isamu Yamamoto, a former bank employee who lived in Tokyo's Shibuya district. The Yamamoto family found the photograph while cleaning the house where Yamamoto himself lived and also rented it out to a sculptor named Takeshi Ando, ​​who was the creator of the second monument to this dog in the station area.

In the photo, Hachiko rests lying on her stomach near the entrance to the station, with passengers passing by who do not pay any attention to the animal. It is noteworthy that in those days the station area was always filled with bicycles and hand two-wheeled carts.

Hachiko fit perfectly into the exterior of the station and the general atmosphere of the place. Takeshi Ando said the following about this photo: “ Before this, I had never seen a single photograph that so realistically depicted Hachiko’s ordinary life.».

According to Yoko Imamura, Yamamoto's eldest daughter, her father loved to take photographs, and this random photo was found in her father's old album. "Hachiko" is a common sight among Japanese living in the Shibuya Station area. " I hope this unique photo will be preserved for history." - she said.

The first monument to Hachiko was created by Takeshi Teru, Ando's father. This happened in 1934. While Teru was working on the monument, then little Ando spent hours playing with Hachiko, who in the architect’s workshop obediently played the role of a model for the monument.

Hachiko, the faithful Akita dog who was immortalized in a bronze monument in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station, is no longer alone! He made a friend, who became a living cat!

The kitten curled up at the dog's bronze paws can be seen several times a month. It causes considerable delight among both local and foreign tourists. Whenever a cat appears at the monument, crowds of people appear around, wanting to capture this friendly couple.

Kiyoshi Izawa was waiting near the monument to his friend at the end of October. At that moment, to his own surprise, he saw a cat at the dog's paws. After some time, a man in a black T-shirt approached the cat and picked it up in front of puzzled onlookers.

The man said the cat is 5 years old and is one of thirty pets he keeps at his home in Torokozawa. The man himself is an avid fan of cats, with whom he has been in love since childhood. Most of his pets were found on the streets of Tokyo.

In June, the man, a former employee of a large Tokyo publishing company, began traveling to Shibuya. At the same time, he took with him one of his favorite cats. Upon arrival at the station, he allowed the cat to sit at the paws of the bronze dog for about an hour. He explained that the reason for this action was the desire to please people a little with the help of amazing animals - cats. " Foreign tourists take pictures of my cat at the paws of the bronze Hachiko and post the pictures on the Internet. Perhaps, after seeing them, other travel lovers will want to visit our beautiful country" - he said.

His visits to Tokyo attractions, accompanied by cats, began more than 10 years ago. One day in Inokashira Park, located on the outskirts of Tokyo, an elderly woman approached him and asked him to continue to come there with her cat. She explained that the cat helped her calm down and relax.

The places where the man and the cat visited were also the shopping area in the center of Tokyo, Ueno Park during the amazing cherry blossom season, and the gates of the famous temple.

Although the man’s efforts aimed at creating positive emotions in people were crowned with success, this behavior still caused a flurry of criticism on the Internet.

Some people actively expressed their outrage that the animal being surrounded by thousands of people was in no way good for them, while others rushed to accuse the man of cruelty to animals.

The man responds unequivocally to all the outrage online: “ All these accusations are absolutely unfounded. As long as my cats bring joy to others, I will continue my visits accompanied by my beloved cats».

Based on materials from online publications.

The story of the new monument to Hachiko, which was installed on the territory of the University of Tokyo, received an unexpected continuation. The artist depicted the scene of the meeting between the dog and Mr. Ueno. The monument turned out to be incredibly real. At least this is what the spectators who come to see Hachiko in the evening claim. When darkness falls, special lighting turns on nearby and shadows appear on the wall.

The Tokyo University teacher died suddenly in 1925, and his dog then came to Shibuya Station for almost 10 years. They met only 80 years later, in bronze. The story of the devoted dog still evokes strong emotions among the Japanese. For almost three years, university staff collected donations for the construction of this monument. Spectators praise the work, and some say that they could not hold back their tears when they saw Hachiko and the happy owner together.

Based on materials from online publications.

May 2, 2015, 07:45 Why did Hachiko actually come to the station? Unexpected version

A dog named Hachiko came to the station every day to meet his owner. When Tokyo University teacher Hidesaburo Ueno died, the devoted dog waited for him for another 9 years. This is how we know the story about Hachiko. An employee of the regional museum, Keita Matsui, doubted the true motives of the dog’s behavior.

It is known that the owner of Hachiko walked to work, since his main place of work was close to his home. And the teacher used Shibuya station only in rare cases when it was really necessary to go to another area of ​​the city. On the contrary, a newspaper article from 1932 said that a man with a dog was seen near the station every day. It's more like embellishing events.

According to local historian Matsui, on those rare occasions when a dog came to meet its owner, it could be interested in a yatai - a cart that sold fried chicken skewers yakitori. Eyewitnesses said that if the teacher was late home, the dog immediately went to the station. Having met his pet at the exit, Mr. Ueno was very happy, hugged Hachiko and bought it as a reward yakitori.

Based on materials from online publications.

18 April 2015, 09:39 Hachiko in flowers: a famous landscape designer decorated the square in front of Shibuya Station

Famous landscape designer Kajuki Ishihara presented his new work to the general public. By order of the administration of Tokyo's Shibuya district, the master remade the flower bed, which is located behind the sculpture. About 70 plant species were used in the design. Ishihara and officials presented the new flowerbed as a big event: they cut the red ribbon and gave interviews to the assembled journalists.

Based on materials from online publications.

The story of Hachiko has captivated the Japanese for 80 years. This is exactly how much time has passed since the death (8 May 1935) of the famous dog. To mark the anniversary, a solemn opening ceremony of a new monument was held on the campus of the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Tokyo, where teacher Ueno worked until the day of his sudden death. The sculptural composition of the dog Hachiko and the professor captures the very moment of meeting that both heroes had been waiting for so many years. The dog stood on its hind legs, rested its front legs on its owner, and the man raised his right hand over Hachiko to pet his four-legged friend.

It was no coincidence that the monument to Doctor Ueno was erected in the city. It was here that the owner of the famous dog was born. According to the original design, the sculpture was supposed to have a hat. However, at the last moment they approved the option without it. Perhaps the sight of Dr. Ueno's sparse head on a cold February morning aroused some sympathy. However, the local residents really liked the idea of ​​decorating the bronze sculpture. Tada-san: " Now the sculpture looks a lot like Dr. Ueno. Without a hat he looks cold. I don’t know who made it, but the gift is very elegant».

Based on materials from online publications.

November 18, 2014, 12:04 pm Siberian Hachiko: a dog named Masha is waiting for his owner

The story of the devotion of a Japanese dog named Hachiko, who waited for 9 years for her deceased owner in the Tokyo area, was repeated in the Siberian village of Koltsovo. According to media reports, for a year now Masha, that’s the name of the four-legged dog, has been coming to the emergency department of a local hospital, greeting and seeing off all visitors.

Doctors said that the dog began to regularly visit its owner. Masha walked every day several kilometers from the neighboring village, and when the pensioner died, she remained at the door of the hospital. The doctors treated the situation with understanding, determined a place for Masha to stay for the night, and fed her. They say that they tried to give the dog to new owners several times, but each time Masha returned to the hospital.

Siberian Hachiko is almost waiting for his owner.

Based on materials from online publications.

In this article I will tell you about extraordinary monuments - not to world-famous writers, commanders famous for their feats of arms, heroic astronauts or pilots.

They were installed in honor of our smaller brothers - dogs, who, with their devotion, heroism, and sacrifice for humans, proved that they are worthy of such honor.

I was inspired to do this feature film “Hachiko - a faithful friend”. It tells about a dog who met his owner at the station every day when he returned from work. One day the owner did not return - he died at work from a heart attack. But faithful Hachiko did not lose hope of seeing him. For nine long years, every day, as before, he came to the station and met all the trains, patiently waiting for his return until late at night. And all the efforts of people to take the dog to live in another place ended the same way - Hachiko returned to the station, sat down in “his” place and waited, waited, waited... If someone doesn’t know, this is an ancient Japanese breed of dog - .

The most incredible thing is that nothing is made up. Even the dog's name is real. This sad, amazing story really happened in Japan back in 1923. After the death of the devoted dog, the Japanese, bowing to Hachiko’s loyalty, erected a monument to him, which still stands at the station, where thousands of Japanese come with flowers to pay tribute to the symbol of devotion and true friendship.

The first monument to Hachiko was erected in Japan, in Tokyo near Shibuya Station. The monument was opened on August 15, 1948. Two more monuments dedicated to Hachiko appeared in Japan a little later in Akita Prefecture, where the famous dog comes from. One sculpture is an exact copy of the statue in Shibuya, and the other depicts several Akita puppies and is called “Young Hachiko and His Friends.”

However, there are many monuments in the world that are dedicated to other dogs. In a Paris cemetery there is a statue of a dog carrying a little girl on its back. This is Barry, who saved 40 people from death who were lost in the snowy mountains and were doomed to death. Barry lived in the monastery of St. Bernard, located on a pass in the Swiss Alps. The winter there is very cold and long. People who had to overcome this path often died there from the cold. And the monks taught specially bred St. Bernard dogs to save people lost in the mountains.

Barry had a unique talent, and most importantly, courage and kindness. Every day, especially in bad weather, he went to the mountains to find those who were freezing among the snow, warmed them with his body and helped them get to the monastery. Some people, passing by Barry's monument, place flowers on his grave, bowing to the dog's courage and devotion to complete strangers.

Perhaps the saddest story will be my story about the beloved dog of the North Pole conqueror Georgy Sedov. During his last expedition he contracted scurvy and died. The friends buried their commander and went further to the North, but the dog Fram refused to go further - he lay down on the icy grave of his owner and remained there forever. Over time, a monument was also erected to him.

I could tell many more stories about hero dogs who saved people at the cost of their lives. For example, about the famous Balto, who brought the vaccine to the sick, traveling several hundred kilometers through the snowy desert. O, who pulled the blind owner out from under the car, losing her paw in the process. And about many, many more... Monuments were erected to them, but it seems to me that people do this not for the dogs, but for themselves. To appreciate the exploits of animals and remember this.

The dog Hachiko has long been associated with people all over the world as a symbol of boundless devotion and love. The story of Hachiko originates in Japan, where a memorial was erected to the famous dog. The Hachiko Monument attracts a huge number of tourists every day.

History of Hachiko

Many people know about Hachiko from the film of the same name starring Richard Gere. But the true story of this faithful animal is somewhat different from the Hollywood hit.

The puppy was given to the house of university professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who at that time already had 7 other animals at home, so the puppy was named Hachiko, which means “eighth” in Japanese.

The dog became so attached to his owner that he got into the habit of accompanying him to the city to Shibuya station every day, and then, in the evening, faithfully waiting for his return in the same place.

But in 1925, disaster struck. The professor unexpectedly died of a heart attack. It happened right at work. However, Hati did not give up his hopes of waiting for his owner, so after his death he constantly came to his usual place at the station and waited.

Soon others learned about the dog's unusual devotion. Residents of the surrounding houses, sellers, and station workers paid attention to Hachiko. They tried to return the dog to relatives and place it in other owners, but the dog stubbornly returned to its original place. In 1932, a newspaper article was published about Hati.

Hachi died in 1935. The dog's remains were buried with his beloved owner. A year before, it was decided to erect a monument to the most faithful dog on the planet.

What does the monument look like?

Many visited the legendary monument, especially after watching the film “Hachiko: The Most Faithful Friend”

The first version of the pedestal was installed in 1934 at the exit of Shibuya Station. Hachi was personally present at this event. Unfortunately, the monument was melted down during World War II.

In 1948, it was decided to return this Tokyo landmark to its original location. The new version of the monument was slightly smaller than the original. An inconspicuous bronze dog is placed on a high pedestal with the inscription “Hachiko’s faithful dog.”

Where is

If you suddenly find yourself in Tokyo and decide to find the Hachi Monument, then it will be easy to do. Pedestal located near the Shibuya Station exit. You will probably notice a crowd of tourists around the pedestal wanting to take pictures of themselves with the legendary Hati.

The famous story about Hachiko's most devoted friend made millions of people around the world cry. But few people know that the main character of this drama really existed, and that a monument was erected in his honor.

The expression “dog devotion” is known to every person; it is closely related to such concepts as honor and duty. Dogs, performing amazing deeds, amaze with their courage and loyalty. Installed all over the world numerous monuments to dog heroes for their services in various spheres of life. We will consider some of them in detail.

A dog named Hachiko

Back in 1923, in Akita Prefecture, Japan, a farmer’s dog gave birth to Akita Inu puppies. This farmer once studied at the Agricultural Academy in Tokyo and decided to give one of the puppies to Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who was his teacher. Professor Ueno loved dogs very much, and the puppy given to him became the eighth in a row, which was the beginning of the name of the new pet. Hachi means eight in Japanese and ko means affection, dependence.

The dog turned out to be unusually smart and became a loyal friend to his owner. Professor Ueno went to teach at the university every day, and Hachiko accompanied him to the railway station, which is now called Shibuya (Shibuya). It is still unknown how Hachiko determined the exact time of the professor’s return from the university, but at exactly three o’clock in the afternoon the dog came to meet his owner. Station workers and regular passengers have already become accustomed to it.

Death of the Professor

But one day, on May 21, 1925, the professor had a heart attack right at the university. The doctors were unable to help, and Ueno died. Hachiko, as usual, came to the station to the owner, but he never returned. At that time the dog was 18 months old.

Relatives and friends of Professor Ueno tried to find a new owner for Hachiko, but the dog stubbornly came to the station at three o'clock and waited for his friend. The dog waited for the professor until the last train, and then returned to the house where he lived to spend the night on the porch.

People who saw the exhausted Hachiko waiting for Professor Ueno began to feed him, and the station workers made sure that no one could offend the dog. Over time, news of this dog spread throughout Tokyo, and in 1932, several city newspapers published an article about Hachiko. In it they said that the dog had been coming to meet the professor for seven whole years. Hachiko became very famous, and many people specially came to Shibuya Station to see this devoted friend.

On March 8, 1935, Hachiko died of cancer and was found near the Shibuya train station. After the death of the dog, mourning was declared in the country. The dog's bones were buried next to Professor Ueno's grave at Tokyo's Aoyama Cemetery. And from the skin they made a stuffed animal, which today is in the Tokyo National Museum of Science.

Japanese sculptor Teru Ando in 1934 he created a bronze statue of Hachiko, which was installed near Shibuya Station. On the pedestal was written: “Faithful Hachiko.” The dog waited for the professor next to the monument for another year, until his death. The monument has come to symbolize loyalty and devotion; it is very popular among the Japanese and tourists coming from all over the world.

During World War II, the Hachiko monument was melted down to use the metal for military purposes. Soon, in 1948, the monument was restored. Now this sculpture near Shibuya Station is a very popular meeting place for lovers. The whole world learned about this amazing story thanks to films made about Hachiko. Thus, a dog named Hachiko became a vivid and amazing example of loyalty and devotion to the owner.

Saint Bernard Barry

In the Alps there is a pass called Saint Bernard. In the Middle Ages, a road was built here that connected the north of Italy and the countries of Central Europe. The road was difficult to pass not only because it was laid at an altitude of about 2 thousand 500 meters above sea level, but also because of the unpredictable changeability of weather conditions. On a calm, sunny day, a storm could suddenly begin here, a strong wind could rise, so often travelers caught on the road, died.

In the middle of the 10th century, the Saint-Bernard monastery was built on the pass in honor of Saint Bernard of Menton (a city in the south of France). The monks helped travelers crossing the pass and gave them accommodation for the night in a hotel at the monastery. By the beginning of the 13th century, the monks managed to breed a very large and powerful breed of dogs, which was distinguished by a high level of intelligence. The breed was named St. Bernard.

Since these dogs had long and thick hair, they were not afraid of:

• freezing;
• strong wind;
• deep snow.

Thanks to their well-developed sense of smell, St. Bernards looked for people who were covered in snow, or those who lost their way and got lost. Among the dogs of this breed there were celebrities. For example, a dog named Leo was able to save 35 people. And a monument was erected to the dog Barry, who saved 40 people.

Monument in Paris

In Paris in 1899, a monument to the famous dog named Barry was erected. A large St. Bernard dog stands on a stone pedestal, and a small child clings to him. On the pedestal of the monument there is an inscription carved: “Barry, who saved forty people and was killed forty first.” This monument has a very interesting history.

Once a very strong storm raged, all the dogs that went out to search for people caught in bad weather returned exhausted to the monastery. Only Barry continued his search among the snow-capped mountains and still found one person covered in snow. The dog dug him up and began licking his frozen face.

Opening his eyes, the rescued man saw Barry in front of him and, in fear, mistook him for a wolf. Taking out a pistol (according to another version, a knife), he killed the dog. This was the same forty-first, which is written about on the pedestal of the monument. Barry's body was transported with honors to Paris and buried in a special dog cemetery.

The End of Barry - version two

But there is a second version, which says that Barry was not actually killed. The last one saved was a child. No one knows how the child ended up alone on the pass, but the dog found the baby and, having dug it out, lay down next to him to warm him with its warmth. Barry licked the child's face for a long time, and the boy regained consciousness. Since the rescued man was exhausted, he could not walk and only grabbed Barry by the neck. Despite the fact that it was difficult for the old dog to drag the boy, he coped with his task and brought the child to the monastery.

Barry saved people for 20 years and died of his own death. Today it is impossible to say which version of the dog’s death is correct, but, in fact, it is not that important. The main thing is that Barry himself and the rest of the St. Bernards were rescuers of people in the mountains, and also faithfully served their masters. In gratitude to all the St. Bernard rescuers, a monument was erected in Paris.

Monuments to dogs in Russia

On the territory of Russia there are a large number of monuments dedicated to four-legged friends. Man pays tribute to his smaller brothers for their loyalty, and in many cases, the heroism that is characteristic of these beautiful creatures. So, there is a “dog” Monument of Loyalty.

Monuments to such dogs as:

1. Dog astronaut.
2. Demoman.
3. Pavlov's dog.
4. Service.
5. Sanitary.

Laika

In Moscow in 1957, at the Institute of Military Medicine, the first living creature was being prepared, which will fly into space for the first time. This creature was the world famous mongrel dog named Laika. After successful preparation, she was sent into space. Unfortunately, she did not return to Earth and died after several hours in space. Thanks to Laika, scientists were able to find out how space overloads and weightlessness affect humans. In 2008, a one-to-one scale monument to Laika was unveiled in the institute’s courtyard. This heroic dog, having completed its flight, helped man in space exploration.

Demolition dog

At the end of May 2011, in the city of Volgograd, on Chekist Square, a monument was erected in honor of the demolition dogs who destroyed tanks during the Great Patriotic War. These heroic animals made an invaluable contribution to the fight against the Nazi invaders. They delivered an explosive device with a cocked detonator, which was mounted on their back, and the tank exploded with them. According to the encyclopedia, which talks about Battle of Stalingrad, four-legged demolitions destroyed more than 350 tanks. This monument is dedicated to the tragic and heroic fate of dogs during the war.

In Moscow, on Poklonnaya Hill, on the site of the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, a monument to dogs who participated in hostilities was unveiled in 2013. During the war, more than 60 thousand four-legged fighters carried their service in the ranks of various troops. These were, for example:

• signalmen;
• orderlies;
• demolitions;
• sappers;
• sledding

Sanitary dogs carried wounded soldiers from the battlefield and carried a supply of medicines. Signal dogs delivered orders and important messages to the command of various military units in cases where it was not possible to establish wired communication or it was interrupted.

Sled dogs delivered ammunition, guns, provisions and transported the wounded to the hospital. During all the years of the war, sapper dogs discovered more than four million landmines and mines, and thanks to their help, more than 300 settlements were cleared of mines. Many dogs received military awards on a par with humans for their heroic deeds.

History of Russian Hachiko

Everything happened in the city of Togliatti, Samara region, on the Southern Highway. In 1995, local residents noticed a German shepherd on the side of the road. The dog was always in the same place and rushed after passing cars. The rumor about the dog's unusual behavior spread very quickly, and some people became more interested in the case.

Later it was found out that in the summer of 1995, not far from the place where the dog was constantly located, a serious car accident occurred. Inside one of the cars was the same dog with his owners. As a result of the car accident, everyone died except him. Nobody knew what the dog's name was, but people began to call him Kostya or Faithful.

Many times different people wanted to take the dog home, but the dog refused to leave his place. Even if he went somewhere, he would certainly come back. Sympathetic people built a kennel and constantly fed the dog. And the dog was waiting for its owners at any time of the year - in snow, wind and rain. In 2002, she died; she was found not far from the waiting area in a forest belt. Faithful waited for his owners until the last minute of his life.

Monument to Kostik-Verny

On Togliatti City Day in 2003, the “Monument of Loyalty” was opened, which was dedicated to this dog and its devotion to its deceased owners. The sculpture is made of bronze and is just over one and a half meters high. The monument was created in such a way that drivers passing by get the impression that the dog is looking after them, turning its head.

This dog loyal to his owners was able to become a real legend for the city residents and an example of unprecedented loyalty. Nowadays, the monument to Kostik is very popular among newlyweds, so after the wedding all couples come to lay flowers and rub the nose of the sculpture. It is believed that this is the key to a faithful family life.

People call this monument “Russian Hachiko”, which, as you know, was also waiting for its deceased owner. A very interesting coincidence is the fact that both Kostik and Hachiko waited for their owners for seven years, after which they died. Thanks to the monuments to all these heroic dogs who helped man in various difficult situations, and to the dogs who retained their devotion until the end of their lives, we can now learn about these wonderful qualities of our four-legged brothers, from whom man needs to take an example.

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The Hachiko Monument in Japan was erected at Shibuya Station in 1947. Surely, many people know the story of the faithful dog based on the film of the same name. However, here and now we will talk about a real dog named “Hachiko”.

He was born on November 10, 1923 to Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who worked at the University of Tokyo. The legendary dog ​​belonged to the Akita Inu dog breed. As the puppy grew older, his attachment to his owner grew. The professor went to work every day and his faithful dog followed him to the station, where he returned again a few hours before the train arrived.

On May 21, 1925, the professor suffered a massive heart attack right at the university. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to save his life. At that time, Hachiko was only eighteen months old. That day, the faithful dog, completely unaware of what had happened, was waiting for his master at the usual hour in the same place. However, time passed, and the familiar silhouette never appeared on the horizon. Day after day, the dog came to the train station and continued to wait for the professor - Hachiko refused to believe that his owner would not return.

Society's reaction

Local residents and sellers, railway station workers and passers-by knew this dog and admired his devotion. The professor's relatives repeatedly tried to place Khati in good hands, but the dog stubbornly walked to the station for the three-hour train and waited for his old friend. Only late in the evening, when the last train was leaving the station, did the professor’s four-legged friend return home to spend the night on the porch. Locals often fed the dog and considered him an integral part of their lives, and the railway station workers carefully ensured that no one offended Hati, never ceasing to admire his devotion.

During his lifetime, Hachiko became popular. Someone published this tragic story in the local newspaper and soon many began to come to the station to see this hero in person, who became a local landmark. So Hachiko waited for his master for nine years until he was found dead not far from the station. He died of cardiac filaria. Dreams do come true, even if in such a sad way. Hachiko was able to meet his owner - his bones were buried next to the professor's grave.

Installation of the monument

Nothing and no one could stop this wait that lasted a whole dog's life. He was 11 years and 4 months old. A year before this tragic event, a monument to the dog Hachiko was erected, at the opening of which he was able to attend in person. After his death, due to such popularity, a day of mourning was declared in Japan. During the Second World War, the dog monument had to be melted down for the needs of the Japanese army. However, in 1947, Japan's Hachiko Monument reappeared at Shibuya Station. The story of this dog is nothing short of amazing.

There is another memorial dedicated to the silent feat of this hero. It is located on the station square of the city of Odate. Erected in 1935, it, like the previous monument, was melted down during the war years and returned to its place back in 1987. Today, many tourists come to see this place, where the monument to Hachiko is the embodiment of the dog’s loyalty and selfless devotion.

No one can express what is going on in the soul of a dog who has been stubbornly waiting for her owner for nine years and has never stopped believing in a miracle all this time. It is also difficult to explain to a four-legged friend why the owner will never again be able to pat him affectionately behind the ear. The history of the Hachiko monument is a silent testimony to the sincere devotion and selfless love of a dog for a person.