--- product_id: 8802167 title: "Hachiko: The True Story of the Royal Dogs of Japan and One Faithful Akita" brand: "julie chrystyn" price: "VT3813" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8802167-hachiko-the-true-story-of-the-royal-dogs-of-japan store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Hachiko: The True Story of the Royal Dogs of Japan and One Faithful Akita **Brand:** julie chrystyn **Price:** VT3813 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hachiko: The True Story of the Royal Dogs of Japan and One Faithful Akita by julie chrystyn - **How much does it cost?** VT3813 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8802167-hachiko-the-true-story-of-the-royal-dogs-of-japan) ## Best For - julie chrystyn enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julie chrystyn brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Hachiko: The True Story of the Royal Dogs of Japan and One Faithful Akita - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kQqj9fcTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Chuken" - One Famous Faithful Dog *by M***A on October 14, 2011* Hachiko was a real dog from Tokyo, Japan who lived between 1923 and 1935. He is known all over Japan and a good portion of the world as "Chuken" Hachiko, meaning "faithful dog", because, when his master, a Japanese agriculture professor, died suddenly, Hachiko, for some 10 years, came to the same train station in Tokyo where he had greeted his master each afternoon as the professor returned from the university. "Hachiko - The True Story of the Royal Dogs of Japan and One Faithful Akita" tells the actual tale of this marvelous dog without fictionalization and also includes information about the Akita breed. Although the book probably is aimed at an elementary school age audience, I found it quite engaging and informative as an adult, too.I first learned about this remarkable dog by watching "Hachi - A Dog's Tale" [DVD\Blu-Ray], an Americanized version of this story starring Richard Gere and a couple of pretty wonderful Akita dogs. When you pop it into the DVD player, be sure to have a box of tissues handy. Although it is both a little sanitized from what really happened to the real Hachiko and more sad than what actually happened, it still packs an emotional punch.There are a couple of other books available on Amazon that are partially fictional accounts of caring and concerned young persons who grow up as Hachiko maintains his vigil. These books, "Hachiko Waits" and "Hachiko - The True Story of A Loyal Dog" probably are aimed at a child of maybe 3rd or 4th grade, but, it never talks down, and is certainly a gentle reminder that being faithful, concerned, and caring are good characteristics for humans to have as well as faithful dogs.Get the movie and read the books. Or read the books and watch the movie - either works. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the Hachiko story *by G***E on May 17, 2015* I loved the Hachiko story. I lived in Japan for several years and visited the Shibuya train station, where his statue is. This book is great but for older kids. My son preferred watching the movie which is highly recommended (the one with Richard Gere). I think the story of Hachiko can touch anyone's heart, from small kids to adults, and teach everyone how to be respectful towards animals and special our beloved pets. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short but Wonderful *by Z***R on November 13, 2011* This story was heart warming and beautiful! The end left me with a lump in my throat and a sad knot in my stomach. I found a stray puppy who is now a very loyal pet and from the 2nd and 3rd parts of this book I now think that the veterinarian mistook the part akita in her as part chow. The 2nd and 3rd parts were very informative from a historical point of view. I had no idea Helen Keller had gone to Japan to get an akita for herself after her teacher died. And of course I learned a lot about the suffering the Japanese people went through during WW2. The "Its a Fact" sections were a great enhancement to the book. Readers can learn alot from this book. The only thing I suggest is that amazon.com sell it as a Kindle Single for 2.99 instead of 4.99. I read the whole thing in about 2 hours. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8802167-hachiko-the-true-story-of-the-royal-dogs-of-japan](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8802167-hachiko-the-true-story-of-the-royal-dogs-of-japan) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*