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Hachiko Statue

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Hachiko Statue is the famous statue of Hachiko the dog. The Hachiko Statue is a popular meeting place outside Shibuya Station. Hachiko Statue is the statue of the famous dog who possessed legendary loyalty to his owner. The Hachiko Statue also gives its name to the Hachiko exit from Shibuya Station and the square outside Shibuya Station. Hachiko Statue has become a popular meeting place. Just hanging out near Hachiko for a while will give you some great people-watching opportunities. Hachiko Statue Shibuya Station Hachiko belonged to Professor Ueno Saburo’s, who loved Hachi a lot. Hachi  always went to see the master off and wait for his return at the Shibuya station everyday even in terrible weather. After the Professor’s death, Hachi continued to wait at the station for his master’s return. Statue of Hachiko - the faithful dog. (Article based on Wikipedia article and used under the GNU Free Documentation License) | | |

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