Monument dog Hachiko was installed in Tokyo 21April 1934. It is considered a symbol of loyalty and loyalty. The dog, in memory of which the monument was erected, was born on November 10, 1923 in Akita Prefecture, Japan. By the way, the breed of this puppy is also called Akita. The farmer donated a puppy to Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who worked at the University of Tokyo. When Hachiko grew up, he always accompanied his beloved master. The professor went to work every day in the city, and the faithful dog accompanied him to the very entrance to the Shibuya station, and then met him at three o'clock in the afternoon.
In May 1925, the professor had a heart attack inthat time when he was at work. He never returned home and died, despite the best efforts of the doctors. At that time, Hachiko was 18 months old. Then he did not wait for his master, but began to come every day to this station, waiting for him until late in the evening. He spent the night on the porch of the professor's house. Friends and relatives of Hidedesaburo Ueno, anxious about the fate of their faithful friend, tried to take the dog to live in their home, but she still came to the station day after day.
The fate of the faithful dog Hachiko
Local traders and railway workers wereadmired Hachiko, a monument which is now revered by all Japanese. They fed him. Japan learned about this dog in 1932, after the article “A devotee dog is waiting for the return of its owner 7 years ago” was published in one of the most popular newspapers in Tokyo.
The people of Japan were conquered by this story, andThe Shibuya station was often visited by interested people in order to look at Hachiko, a monument to which was erected on April 21, 1934. A faithful friend came to the station for nine years, until his death. The dog died March 8, 1935 from heart filarias. He was found on the street near the station. All the death of the dog spread throughout the country, and mourning was declared. Bones of Hachiko were buried near the grave of a professor at the Aoyama Cemetery in Tokyo. And from his skin was made an effigy, which is still kept in the National Museum of Science.
During the Second World War, the monumentdestroyed, letting the metal for military purposes. But at the end of the war he was restored. This happened in August 1948. The son of the sculptor who created the first pedestal (at that time the sculptor himself was already dead) was engaged in the restoration of the monument. A special committee was formed to collect voluntary donations. Takeshi (the son of the sculptor) was easy to recreate the sculpture. According to him, he remembers the work of his father and could fashion a monument with his eyes closed. But either the collected funds were not enough, or the requirements of the order were such, but the new pedestal was a bit smaller.
Symbol of fidelity at the station Shibuya
Monument hahiko in Tokyo today isa popular place where lovers meet. And the very image of this dog in Japan is considered a symbol of selfless love and loyalty. In 1987, the film "History of Hachiko" was shot, and in 2009 - a remake of it entitled "Hachiko: The Most Loyal Friend"
Surely in every city there is such a traditionalmeeting place. Hachiko dog (monument in Japan) is just such a place. If you ask the Japanese where they most often have dates, the answer will be unanimous - Hachiko.
Area near Shibuya Station in Tokyo
Сибуя – это большой транспортный узел, в этом the place is where the lines of suburban trains, buses and the city metro converge. There are constant flows of people, a huge number of boutiques, restaurants and department stores. The area near the station is considered the most popular center of nightlife. Among all this whirlwind, a low pedestal with a bronze dog image invariably attracts attention. The words "Faithful Hachiko dog" are written on the pedestal.
Hachiko - a monument to the faithful dog
The theme of the devoted dog began to be actively used andentrepreneurs. In the Tokyu department store, built at the station, a small shop was opened, where you could buy souvenirs “from Hachiko”. These were soft toy dogs or towels with a print of a dog's paw. The shop is popular because it is visited by all Japanese schoolchildren who come to the capital for holidays. Monument dog Hachiko in Shibuya is not the only one in Japan. There are two more sculptures at Odate Station in Akita Prefecture, where this dog is from. One of them is completely identical to the one that stands on the station square in Shibuya, and the second one depicts puppies of the Akita breed and is called “Young Hachiko and his friends”.
An example of loyalty and loyalty
Where is the monument Hachiko, all Japanese know.The theme is very popular in the country and almost inexhaustible. In Japan, several books have been published that describe the life of a dog. One of them was created in the form of a comic book. In 2004, two books about Hachiko were published in the USA.
Of course, the loyalty of a faithful dog deservesrespect, but why did Hachiko become not just one of the examples of dog attachment to man, but practically the hero of the entire Japanese nation? Argued that the whole thing in time, when the events occurred described. Japan was on the verge of a big war, and the authorities tried to show their subjects an example of executiveness and dedication.
Верность хозяину издавна почитается японцами как the highest of noble traits. Perhaps that is why Hachiko is a monument - and the story of a dedicated dog is second only to the tragic samurai tales, which gladly gave their lives for the opportunity to avenge the offender of their master. The press at the time expressed the view that the story of Hachiko was included in the school reading book in order to warm up the loyal feelings of the people of Japan to their emperor and the government on the eve of the expected hostilities. Thus, they sought to regain the lost values of the morals of the nation, which were a little blurred during that period under the influence of Western countries.
Be that as it may, but sincethe image of the faithful dog Hachiko became for the Japanese an example of selfless love and loyalty. Therefore, it is not surprising that many Tokyo lovers choose Hachiko monument for their meetings and dates.
