Hachikō — The Dog Who Waited (1923–1935)
An Akita dog named Hachikō waited every day at Tokyo’s Shibuya Station for his owner’s return even after the owner died in 1925—he continued to wait for nine years.

Hachikō became a national symbol of loyalty; a bronze statue at Shibuya Station commemorates his vigil and draws visitors worldwide.
The story resonates across cultures as an emblem of devotion, and has been adapted into books and films.
Hachikō’s memory highlights how small acts of animal devotion can take on large cultural meanings.

Sources: Japanese historical accounts, Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia “Hachikō.