The World's Most Loyal Dog Hachiko's Rare Photos And It's Heartbreaking To See

Hachikō is the most known dog all over the world. He's been famous in Tokyo since 1932, but the city's obsession with Hachiko goes way beyond the Shibuya Station statue. It is symbol of loyalty and neverending love and become a cultural phenomenon, an icon not only in his native Japan but to the whole wide world as well.

Hachikō Became A National Treasure In 1934, the devoted Akita Hachikō was immortalized in the form of a bronze statue sculpted by noted Japanese artist Teru Ando. Sadly, during World War II, it was used up for metal. However, in 1948, due to the efforts of the sculptor's son, a second statue of the loyal Akita emerged and still remains standing. Today, the entrance to the station next to the statue is named "Hachikō-guchi," which translates roughly as "The Hachikō Entrance/Exit."