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23. MINI EPISODE: Woonsocket’s Hachikō Statue
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English - July 27, 2021 10:30 - 11 minutes - 8.78 MB - ★★★★★ - 151 ratingsHistory True Crime mansions newport newportmansions providence rhode island rhodeislandhistory rihistory true crime history horror Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Have you heard the story of Hachiko, Japan’s most loyal dog? Find out why there’s a statue of Hachiko hidden in Woonsocket, RI.
To Visit: 1 Depot Square, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Episode Source Material:
Akita (dog)History of the Akita Breed - The Akita BreedAkita History: Hachikō & the Revival of the Devoted Japanese Breed – American Kennel Club15 thoughts on “What does Hachiko mean?”HachikōHidesaburō UenoHachi: A Dog's TaleAround New England: Woonsocket's Railroad Station's Deserved, but Short-Lived Stardom - Design New EnglandHachiko - A Dog's Loyalty10 things you didn't know about Hachiko, Japan's most loyal dog 3 days agoHachiko Breed Information: History, Health, Pictures, and more