u/C_zen18

So much American media covers the story of Hachi the dog. I want to know the Japanese perspective on this tale. How well known is Hachi and how much cultural relevance does this story hold in modern Japan?

And I would also love to learn how y’all feel about dogs in general. Many Americans treat their dogs as their own children - they eat with us, sleep with us, travel with us, etc. What about you?