Akita dog gifted by Japan to Russian President Putin has died

The Akita prefectural government presented Yume to Mr Putin in July 2012. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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Akita dog gifted to Russia's Putin in 2012 dies of old age

In 2012, Akita Prefecture presented Yume, an Akita dog, to Russian President Vladimir Putin in thanks for his country's ...
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How to tell if you're ready for an Akita's fierce devotion

Courageous, dignified, and loyal. These are popular terms used to describe the Akita, a dog with a royal pedigree to match its noble looks. Owning an Akita was once restricted to the Japanese imperial ...

Japan's Akita Prefecture turns low profile into hidden gem with tourism campaign

As part of a campaign launched by the Akita Prefectural Government on May 7, travelers who book accommodation through ...