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Dane and Stacey
"If you're in Shibuya, stop by and say hey to Hachiko - a beautiful bronze statue of a famous Akita dog. Hachiko would walk to the station every morning and would return to the station every afternoon to meet his owner from the train. One afternoon in his owner didn't show up, and sadly passed away unexpectedly. Hachiko was adopted by another family but every morning for nearly 10 years, he would still walk to and from the station to wait for his owner to return. He represents loyalty and perseverance which are two essential qualities in Japanese culture."
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Silvia De Caro
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"This statue, located at the exit from Shibuya station, is a memorial in honor of Hachiko, a dog who, despite the death of his owner, continued to go to the station every day for nine years, as usual, to wait for his owner. This touching story is also told in a film "Hachiko" and if you have never seen it this is the right opportunity! I won't deny you that you will shed many tears..
👣How to get there: reachable on foot from Shibuya Station (40m,1min).Metro stop: Shibuya, Ginza and Hanzomon line.
🎟️Ticket cost: free"
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Taylor Ikemiya
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"Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo in the early 1900s. After his owner passed away, he continued to wait for his owner at a train station everyday. Hachiko became famous for his loyalty and devotion. The current statue, which was erected in August 1948, still stands and is a popular meeting spot. "
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