The memorial service for the “Happy dog Hachiko”, who celebrates the 84th anniversary of the death, and the farewell party of the creator of Hachi-ko and Mr. Ando

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On the 8th of April, the 84th anniversary memorial service was held by the loyal dog Hachiko bronze statue maintenance party sponsored by the symbol of the symbol, Shibuya.

The bee's episode "I kept waiting for the late husband's return every day at Shibuya Station" is a good news that everyone knows. Nowadays, not only Japanese people, but also many foreign tourists. It was filmed in Hollywood as "HACHI Promising Dog" in 2009, starring Richard Gere, and the name of "HACHI" was an opportunity to spread all over the world. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the world's most famous dog.

Hachiko's life is 11 years from November 10, 1923 (Taisho12) to March 8 (Showa 10). Every year, the memorial service is held on April 8, one month after the day of death in Shibuya, in time for the cherry blossoms to bloom. In addition, in Akita, Odate City, where Hachiko is born, it will be held in front of Odate Station on May 8 one month later, and Hachiko's memorial service will be held twice to follow Kitakami on the Sakura Front.

▲ Flower blossoms were long this year, so we had a memorial service while cherry blossoms still remained. The rain that was falling from the morning was also rising completely before noon when the festival was held.

At the festival, in addition to Mr. Kiyofumi Uejima, President of the Hakuin Hachiko bronze statue maintenance party, Hasebe Ken Shibuya-ku, the mayor of Fukuhara Ryo Oikan, the sculptor Takeshi Ando's eldest daughter, Junko Attendance. At the opening address, Chairman Kamijo stated, “Ando Sensei passed away on January 13. This is a great respect and gratitude to Mr. Ando, who produced Hachiko that is admired by many people. I offer my sincerity and pray for happiness in a deep harrow, "said. This year's memorial service was held in honor of Hachiko on the day of the event, and a special event that also served as a farewell to Mr. Ando, who died at the age of 95.

Ando, who was born in 1923 like Hachiko, can be said to have lived just with Hachiko. In the first place, “Tadaha Hachiko” was built in front of Shibuya Station in 1934 (Showa 9), the father of Mr. Ando, who is known for works such as “Saigo Takamori” (Kagoshima City). At the time of war, the metal recovery movement has been raised. After that, the time of Hachiko statue absence from Shibuya continued for a while, but on August 15, 1948 that reached full 3 years from the end of the war, the hand of the officer who takes over the consciousness of the late father "Will achieve revival. The Hachiko statues we are seeing now have strong feelings for "peace" that spans two generations of parents and children. I would like to remember the names of Ando and his parents who worked on bronze statues loved by many people, as well as the inspiring episodes of Hachiko.

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First of all, Shinto god of the King of God Hachimangu, who is a clerk of Shibuya, performed an enquiry, and then received a congratulatory performance, and performed Hoten.

The head of Hasebe district said, "The Hachiko statue is a symbol of Shibuya's Civic pride. The big building will be made, and the scenery of Shibuya will change in the future, but I want to cherish the things that are long in this town," I filled it.

At the final conclusion, a large wreath was hanged on the loyal dog Hachiko. "I'm a man, flowers ..." It seemed as if the bee was smiling as if she had a heart.

Surely from the top of the sky, I would have surely watched the state of the memorial service with Ando, while leaking such a roar.

Editorial department · Fuji Itakashi

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