Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2017 Episode 9

The statue of Hachi the Dog sits near Shibuya's famous scramble crossing. Hachi was an Akita Inu, a breed designated as a national natural monument. The breed originated in Odate City, Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. Odate thrived on mineral mining and forestry from the beautiful forests of Akita Sugi, a type of cedar. But today, it's especially known as the birthplace of the Akita Inu. On Michael Keida's travels around Odate he meets the famed dog and gets a glimpse into locals' everyday...