Originally a hunting breed, Akitas emerged from the northern Japanese region of the same name. They are one of six breeds of Japanese dogs recognised as “natural treasures” by the government. And it’s ...

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AKITA -- A lovable Akita dog at a tourist facility here has been forced to take a rest from her duties since early September due to stress-induced illness from being on display. Tourists from a cruise ...

Editor's note: This is part of a series of videos offering an up-close perspective on the animal kingdom. A special 360-degree video camera system was set up in zoos and other facilities to show how ...

Russia's gold-medal-winning teenage skating sensation Alina Zagitova is finally set to realise her dream of owning an Akita, a breed of large Japanese dogs once presented as a gift from Japan to ...

A facility for Akita dogs in north-eastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism. Since its social ...

A WOMAN and her dog were attacked by two Japanese fighting dogs on a canal towpath. Jean Harris was left bleeding and shaken on the ground after two large akita dogs attacked her lhasa apso, Pennie, ...

Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia's figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan's Akita dogs. And they're not alone. In ...