Odate is said to be the birthplace of the Akita Dog
I recently traveled to Akita Prefecture for a farm stay program organized by the Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee. Check out my previous blog post on “Odate Farm Stay” for my experience of authentic regional cooking, harvesting rice fields, and a special appearance in a traditional cultural festival!
During my stay in Odate, I also had a great time meeting and playing with Akita Dogs!
私は最近、秋田県大館市に行って地元の農家民宿に泊まりました!
(地方料理の体験米の収穫、伝統的な文化祭への出演については、ここをクリックして「大館市農家民宿」ブログをご覧ください!)
大館市での滞在中、秋田犬との出会いや遊びも楽しかったで~す。
今日は秋田犬について書きたいと思います~
About the Akita Dog
The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. The Akita does not back down from challenges and does not frighten easily. Consequently, they are fearless and loyal guardians of their families. Yet they are also affectionate, respectful, and amusing dogs when properly trained and socialized.
FIRST ENCOUNTER
最初の出会い
The famous Hachiko, whose statue is erected in front of Shibuya station, was born at a farm in Odate before he was brought to Tokyo. Hachiko’s story is the ideal example representing how Akita Dogs are known for their extreme loyalty to their owners.
有名なハチ公は、東京に連れて行かれる前に大館の農家で生まれました。 ハチ公の話は、秋田犬が飼い主に対して忠誠心が非常に高いことで知られていることを示す典型的な例でしょう。
AKITA DOG VISITOR CENTER
「秋田犬の里」
Akita Dogs Exhibition Room <秋田犬展示室> Opening Hours 営業時間 9:30~16:15 Closed on Mondays 月曜日(祝日等の場合は翌平日) |
BEAUTIFUL NATURE
美しい自然
Don’t forget to read about the rest of my very special Odate Farm Stay experience HERE!
大館市の農家民宿体験については、ここをクリックしてご覧くださいね~
Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee 大館市まるごと体験推進協議会 English website: https://marugoto-odate-eng.amebaownd.com/ 日本語ウェッブサイト:https://marugoto-odate.amebaownd.com/ Kamidaino, Aza Inaridai 1-1, Odate, Akita, 017-0031 Japan TEL +81 (0)186-43-7149 email: [email protected](English available) |
ACCESS INFORMATION From Tokyo, you can get to Odate by shinkansen bullet train, plane, or highway bus. * from Odate sta. –> Farm inns: approx. 20 – 30 min. by car * from Odate-Noshiro Airport –> Odate sta.: approx. 45 min by shuttle bus * Free pick-up and drop-off within Odate City limits is provided. More detailed information on the Odate Cultural Activity Promotion Committee website. |