As the world marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hachiko, public fondness for the beloved Akita Inu dog hasn't wavered, particularly among elderly Tokyoites such as Maki Kuroi. Kuroi, 96 ...

Hachiko, the loyal dog that waited for his master’s return at Shibuya Station in Tokyo every day for years after his death, would have turned 100 in November this year. The canine has been ...