More than just a mere pet, Hachiko became a symbol of loyalty and devotion as he faithfully waited for his owner’s return for years even after the latter s death. Over this weekend, Japanese authorities will pay special tribute to one of the country’s most recognizable symbols.
In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo's main train stations stands a statue of a dog whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations.Ueno died unexpectedly in 1925, but Hachiko continued to come to the train station to wait forlornly for Ueno for nearly 10 years until passing away in March 1935.