My Trip To Japan: Hachiko Statue

Just outside the entrance to Shibuya Station is a statue honoring a dog named Hachiko. It is a favored meeting spot in the very crowded area near Shibuya Crossing. Thousands of people congregate near the intersection and it can be quite difficult to meet up with friends. Many people choose to meet at the Hachiko Statue before going shopping, eating, or clubbing in the Shibuya area. Unfortunately, it can still be too crowded to find anyone near the statue.

In 1924, a college professor named Hidesamuro Ueno, brought Hachiko to Tokyo. Every morning Hachiko would watch his owner leave for work. Every afternoon, Hachiko would greet his owner at Shibuya Station. Unfortunately, after one year professor Ueno passed away. Hachiko continued to visit Shibuya Station every afternoon waiting on his owner to return. He continued this daily routine for 10 years. The citizens were so impressed with Hachiko's loyalty that they erected a statue honoring him near the station where he waited all those years.