A tourist facility featuring all things about Akita dogs opened Wednesday in the northeastern Japanese city of Odate, regarded as the home of the internationally popular breed."I hope a big circle of people formed by Akita dogs will spread around the world," Odate Mayor Junji Fukuhara said at an opening ceremony.Akita dogs, known for their loyalty to owners, were popularized outside Japan in the U.S. film "Hachiko" starring Richard Gere and have been adored by celebrities, including Russian figure skating star Alina Zagitova.To mark the opening, visitors can now meet "real Hachiko," famed f…READ FULL ARTICLE
