I read Hachiko's great story in 1987 while taking coffee break. I became a teacher in 1993 and taught to my students about Hachiko as an example of loyalty. Later, I took a job offer in the middle east and forgot Hachiko. Many years passed and on April 2, 2024, I visited Japan as tourist to witness Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossoms, Towers, and some Parks. Shibuya Crossing was also one of my iteneraries. While watching many people crossed the pedestrians in Shibuya, not far away, I noticed many people in queue forming a long line. They took souvenir photos of the dog. Soon I found myself in line. I found out it was Hachiko, the dog I used to tell my students of it's unmatched faithfulness. Tears flowed down on my cheeks. I never imagined I will see and be with him side by side. When it was my turned to posed with Hachiko, I felt a stranged supernatural power touched me. On my way back home up in the sky, I know I will continue to teach and feature Hachiko - the great dog who touched many hearts around the world with his unparalleled loyalty and devotion...
It's nice to hear you made it in 2024. Your mind and story are quite touching. Hopefully, please tell them...even after 90 years, lots of people still remember Hachi-ko and hold memorial services for him. Dogs are not the only ones who are loyal.
@@stjmp2203 Thank you. Sure I will continue to tell and preach Hachiko. And if by chance I would come back in Japan, I will include Hachiko as my top priority in my iterinary and hope it would be in time for his memorial services...
I am your new subscriber. I am from Indonesia Last June 2023, I went to Japan for holiday with my family. We went to Shibuya & I did not dare to take picture infront of Hachiko statue, because I would cry.what a wonderful creature that Lord GOD Jesus Christ has created. Thank you Hachi❤.