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Akita, located in Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, is one of the country’s more rural prefectures. While its human population might not be very big, though, Akita has one of Japan’s larger bear ...

AJIGASAWA, Aomori Prefecture--A statue of a dog that grabbed the hearts of many in Japan for its "busa-kawa" (ugly-cute) looks was unveiled here on Nov. 8 before dozens of eagerly waiting fans. The ...

Akita puppies — originating from Japan — are a lovable and highly attractive breed that will surely steal your heart at first sight. With their plump bodies, fluffy coats, and endearing facial ...

AJIGASAWA, Aomori -- Famous Akita dog Wasao was reappointed as "tourism stationmaster" in this town in northeastern Japan on April 1. Known for his "ugly but cute" face, Wasao has held the post since ...

AKITA -- A wholesale shop in this northern Japan city that sells local souvenirs and specialties has teamed up with a local traditional crafts manufacturer to create a unique handmade mask adorned ...

OH, mercy! This puppy should be illegal. He has no warning sign. Nobody supervised me into witnessing this. One second I was fine, then I saw an Akita puppy with a face so...aggressively gorgeous that ...