"Hachiko and the faithful dog Hachiko statue" exhibition in progress! Symbol of peace "Hades of the Hajiko dog" Established for 70 years since its establishment

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"Hachiko and the faithful dog Hachiko statue" exhibition will be held from August 11 (Sat) until October 8 (Monday), at the Shirane Memorial Shibuya It is held at the ward's local museum and literary pavilion.
"Hachiko story" everyone knows is triggered by the article posting of the Asahi newspaper in 1932 (Showa 7). The bad guys of the old dog bee saying "I kept waiting for my late master in the front of Shibuya station every day" expanded at a stretch and, at the same time, a donation towards the establishment of a statue from the whole country was received. In 1934, "sculptor Hachiko statue (first generation)" in Shibuya station was built by sculptor Ando Teru, a sculptor living in Shibuya, known for his works such as "Saigo Takamori" (Kagoshima City). In the unveiling ceremony where Hachiko also attended, so many people filled the stations and roadside so that they could not walk.
In 1945, as the war situation of the Pacific War deteriorated, the private metal recovery movement increased. Although the wave of supply will be pushed also to the Hachiko statue that was in the conspicuous place of Shibuya station, many opposed voices will be preserved in the storage place until the end of the war. However, because of the turbulence at the end of the war, the management was not successful, and it was told that it was melted at the factory of Hamamatsu as a result, becoming a part such as a steam locomotive.

After the war, as a symbol of reconstruction and peace, the story of the reconstruction of "Hades of the faithful dog" is raised. Following the support of the occupied US and Allied Forces Headquarters (GHQ), on August 15, 1948, when three years have passed since the end of the war, "Hadiko Hatikogyo" revives in the city of Shibuya. It was Mr. Teru's eldest son, Takeshi, who produced the first generation, who was responsible for the second generation Hachiko. Tokyo Art School (now Tokyo University of the Arts) It was a perfect choice for rebuilding, as I brushed my skills at the sculpture department and knew about the Hachiko statue my father produced. Nonetheless, the original Hachiko statue of the first generation was destroyed in the Tokyo air raid, and Mr. Teru who was the creator also lost his life. Therefore, although the second generation Hachiko statue inherits the first image, it has been reborn as a work that seems to be the work after a trial and error of a master who is not the first copy.

There was another problem in the production process. Copper shortage continued from metal supply after the war, even if the former type could be made, it was impossible to finish it in a bronze statue immediately. Under these circumstances, the standing statue "in the sky" which is a masterpiece of Mr. Teru happens from rubble of air raids, happens to be found, and the master melts the work of his father and managed to finish the second generation Hachiko statue. Troubles during casting also overlap The schedule was delayed to a great extent, and on the day of the unveiling ceremony on August 15, there was still an episode that the statue was still hot. Today, "Buddhist doll Hachiko statue" which is crowded with many people as a sightseeing spot is a cooperative with feelings of two parents and children despite being frenzied by war.
The same exhibition commemorating the 70th year of the establishment is the first president of the Japanese dog preservation society which is not commonly known, although it is called "Hachiko's birth parent" in addition to materials and photographs related to the "reconstruction of the second generation Hachiko statue" · The exhibition of new materials on Mr. Hirokichi Saito of the Japan Animal Society of Human beings and the relationship between the deceased owner · Professor Ueno's inner wife · Yaeko Sakano and bee · people who have not had the opportunity to hit the light until now Close up. He also introduces the unexpected connection between Helen Keller and her father daughter Hachiko.

Try looking at another side story different from 'Hachiko story' you all know about 70 years since rebuilding.

At the same time, a lecture meeting will be held on Saturday, September 29, and exhibition commentary will be held on September 8 (Sat), 22 (Sat) and October 7 (Sun). Advance reservation is not required.

"Hachiko and the faithful dog Hachiko statue" Exhibition
〇 Period: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - Monday, October 8 - 11 - 17 (last entry 16:30)
○ Location: Shirane Memorial Shibuya Ward Local Museum · Literature Museum (4-9-1 Higashi Shibuya-ku)
〇 Price: 100 yen
〇 Official:https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/shisetsu/bunka/shirane_index.html

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