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Two Akita dogs with thick fur, upright ears, and curled tails stand side by side outdoors on a path, surrounded by green foliage. Hachikō Bronze statue of Hachiko, an Akita dog, sitting on a stone pedestal near Shibuya Station in Tokyo, with trees and city elements in the background. Doggie bingo Akita.
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Two Akitas, working dogs.
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Hachikō
Hachikō, an Akita known for his remarkable devotion to his owner.
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Statue of Hachiko near Shibuya Station, Tokyo.
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