Join us on this fascinating journey as we delve into the world of Akita dogs, a loyal and majestic breed with a rich history.

The breed’s existence goes back to the 1600s, when the Akita guarded Japanese royalty and was used for hunting fowl and large game (including bears). If you are considering an Akita as your next pet ...

A fallen tree caused a single-car train to derail and plunge off a bridge in northern Japan early on Dec. 12, injuring the ...

A three-day cycling journey through Akita’s countryside reveals local craftsmanship, soothing hot springs, traditional foods ...

Established in 1871 (formerly parts of Dewa and Mutsu provinces) Capital: Akita Population: 960,000 (as of Oct. 2020) Area: 11,638 km 2 The city of Akita, the prefectural capital, is the largest in ...

Akitas are courageous, furry giants from the working group. They’re the strong, quiet guardians of the dog world. Of course, Akitas aren’t for everyone. They’re not particularly social animals.

‘It is the message of Fatima,’ Bishop John Shojiro Ito, who formally approved the 1973 Marian apparitions, told the Japanese nun, who died this month. L to R: Seitai Hoshikai in Akita, Japan, where ...

One of Japan’s leading prefectures for offshore wind power is urging authorities to reissue a tender for two critical projects after trading house Mitsubishi Corp. withdrew from the planned ...

Akita Prefecture sets along the Sea of Japan in the Tōhoku region in northern Honshū. It is Japan’s sixth largest prefecture by size. Largely mountainous, its main ranges are the north-to-south ...

The incident is the second dog-mauling death to make headlines in December Chris Harris has been a senior true crime reporter for PEOPLE since late 2015. An award-winning journalist who has worked for ...