A loyal dog and red leaves, Shibuya, Tokyo

The Hachiko Statue is one of the symbols of Shibuya, Tokyo. It is a popular meeting place for many people.

This statue was built to honor the dog named "Hachiko", an Akita dog, who would wait for his owner to come home from work in front of Shibuya Station every day. But one day, his owner died of a cerebral hemorrhage and could not return. However, after that, Hachiko continued to wait for his owner at the same place every day for 9 years after his owner passed away. This monument was built to show his loyalty and devotion to his owner.

During this period (November-December), there are many trees changing colors around the Hachiko statue. If you are in Shibuya, try to take a picture of Hachiko, the loyal dog, with the red leaves. In addition to the Hachiko statue, there are also manhole covers in the shape of Hachiko, murals, and various events related to Hachiko.

However, if you are thinking of going to the Countdown here, I do not recommend it. Because the municipality has announced that the Hachiko statue cannot be used as a gathering point on New Year's Eve. And the area around the Hachiko statue has been blocked off with barriers. However, after the New Year, the barriers will be removed to prevent people from gathering.

📍How to get there: The Hachiko statue is located next to Shibuya Station on the west side.

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Post by เที่ยวแล้ว เที่ยวอีก | Dec 27, 2023