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Apr 2021
9m 30s

Hachiko

SiriusXM and Atlas Obscura
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After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hachiko-hachi-shibuya-station

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