“My Friend Hachiko” directed by Lassea Hallström is one of the most touching films showing the deep bond between man and nature. The moving production from 2009 was based on the true story of a man who has been waiting for his owner’s return for a decade. Get to know the story of a unique quadruped.
The true friendship of a man and a dog. Hachiko was faithful to his owner
Hachiko’s story began when a professor at the University of Tokyo, Hidesaburo Ueno, decided to adopt a dog. In 1924, on the advice of one of his students, he chose an Akita dog and named it Hachiko. The animal quickly fell in love with the new owner and did not leave his side. The only time the dog was left alone was when the professor was going to work. The canine companion walked his master to the Shibuya train station in Tokyo every day, and in the hours of his return came to return home with Ueno.
On May 21, 1925, during a break between lectures, Professor Ueno suffered a massive stroke and died as a result. The dog, as usual, came to the station to joyfully greet his master, but he never came again.
Hachiko has been waiting for his master for 10 years. The animal has become a symbol of loyalty and true canine friendship
For ten years, Hachiko came to the station every day during the hours of Ueno’s return, hoping that his beloved master would finally return. Unfortunately, the professor’s widow was unable to take care of the dog on her own and gave it to the care of a former gardener. Despite this, the quadruped remained faithful and never stopped waiting for the return of his original owner.
Once, a former student of the late professor spotted Hachiko at the station. He decided to follow his trail and that’s how he found his new owner. When he heard the dog’s story, he was moved and decided to publish it in an article in the Asahi Shimbun daily. The publication made Hachiko an international attraction, and many flocked to Shibuya Station just to see him. To commemorate Hachiko’s loyalty, a bronze statue was erected in his honor next to Shibuya Station, which was unveiled in 1934.
Unfortunately, a year later, in March 1935, Hachiko died. The dog suffered from cancer for a long time and also had heart and lung helminth. Part of his corpse was buried in a special crypt next to the grave of his beloved owner, and the remaining remains were prepared and can still be seen at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo.
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Source: Gazeta
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