ハチ公こう

noun

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

• ハチ公こうの銅どう像ぞうは渋しぶ谷や駅えきの待まち合あわせ場ば所しょとして有ゆう名めいだ。

  The statue of Hachikō is famous as a meeting spot at Shibuya Station.