Google Japan has made it possible for would-be travelers to take a dog-led tour through places such as Odate City, of Japan's Akita prefecture. ... Google's 'Dog View' feature is as cute as it sounds.

The Akita Inu Hall, which features a museum showcasing the breed’s history and natural habitat, was opened in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Akita Inu Preservation Society’s founding.

AJIGASAWA, Aomori Prefecture--A long-haired Akita Inu dog renowned for its "busa-kawa" (ugly-cute) looks is to be immortalized in bronze in his hometown here, just like the world-renowned "Hachiko ...

ODATE, Akita -- The Akita Inu Preservation Society, based in this northern Japan city, will introduce digital pedigree certificates in March to fight forgery, it has recently been announced.

AKITA (Kyodo) -- A facility for Akita dogs in northeastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing ...

The Akita Inu Hall, which features a museum showcasing the breed’s history and natural habitat, was opened in 1978 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Akita Inu Preservation Society’s founding.