<P> Hachikō ( ハチ公 , November 10 , 1923 -- March 8 , 1935 ) was an Akita dog born on a farm near the city of Ōdate , Akita Prefecture , Japan . He is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner , for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following his death . Hachikō is known in Japanese as chūken Hachikō ( 忠 犬 ハチ公 ) `` faithful dog Hachikō '' , hachi meaning `` eight '' and kō meaning `` affection . '' During his lifetime , the dog was held up in Japanese culture as an example of loyalty and fidelity . Well after his death , he continues to be remembered in worldwide popular culture , with statues , movies , books , and appearances in various media . </P>
<P> Hachikō ( ハチ公 , November 10 , 1923 -- March 8 , 1935 ) was an Akita dog born on a farm near the city of Ōdate , Akita Prefecture , Japan . He is remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner , for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following his death . Hachikō is known in Japanese as chūken Hachikō ( 忠 犬 ハチ公 ) `` faithful dog Hachikō '' , hachi meaning `` eight '' and kō meaning `` affection . '' During his lifetime , the dog was held up in Japanese culture as an example of loyalty and fidelity . Well after his death , he continues to be remembered in worldwide popular culture , with statues , movies , books , and appearances in various media . </P>
dog who waited for master at train station
dog who waited for master at train station
Hachikō
Hachikō