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.

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.

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 ...