Hachikō; the loyal Akita dog
Historical term referring to the Akita dog known for waiting daily at Shibuya Station for his deceased owner (1923–1935). Often cited as a symbol of loyalty.
See also: 忠犬ハチ公
The statue of Hachikō is famous as a meeting spot at Shibuya Station.
Named after the dog Hachikō (ハチ公), where ハチ is the name 'Hachi' and 公 is an affectionate or respectful suffix for males.