This image depicts Hachikō, the legendary Akita breed dog from Japan celebrated worldwide as a universal symbol of unconditional love and loyalty. The text at the bottom translates from Malay:
"Top: Hachiko keeps waiting and waiting. Bottom: Shibuya Railway Station, Tokyo."
The True Story of Hachikō
- The Routine: Adopted in 1924 by Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor at Tokyo Imperial University, Hachikō would walk with his owner to Shibuya Station every morning and return to the station every afternoon at exactly 3:00 PM to greet him after his commute.
- The Tragedy: In May 1925, Professor Ueno suffered a fatal cerebral hemorrhage while delivering a lecture at work and never returned to the station.
- The Vigil: Despite his master's death, Hachikō returned to the exact same spot outside the station every single afternoon. He maintained this daily vigil through rain, snow, heat, and poor health for nearly 10 years until he passed away on March 8, 1935.
The Legacy
- The Statue: In 1934, a bronze statue of Hachikō was erected at Shibuya Station. Remarkably, Hachikō himself attended the grand unveiling ceremony.
- Current Monument: While the original statue was melted down for metal during World War II, a new version was cast in 1948. Today, the Hachikō Statue is one of Tokyo's most iconic tourist destinations and serves as the city's premier meeting spot.
- Pop Culture: His story has inspired several major films, including the prominent 1987 Japanese movie Hachikō Monogatari and the 2009 Hollywood adaptation Hachi: A Dog's Tale starring Richard Gere.
Hj Zulheimy Maamor
Lembah Keramat, K.L
21 June 2026: 11.35 pm
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