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GOJOME, Akita Prefecture A man was found dead inside a submerged car here July 16, marking the first confirmed death related to unprecedented rainfall that engulfed Akita Prefecture. ....
ODATE, Akita Prefecture A new picture book on Japan s favorite canine, Hachiko, will give kids in English-speaking countries a chance to learn about his inspiring legend. ....
Hachi, written in English and Japanese (Naoto Kagaya) ODATE, Akita Prefecture A new picture book on Japan s favorite canine, Hachiko, will give kids in English-speaking countries a chance to learn about his inspiring legend. Hachi by Eietsu Sakuraba, written in junior high school-level English, accompanied by Japanese text, comes out on March 8, the anniversary of the beloved Akita Inu dog s death in 1935. I wrote the book imagining a scene where parents read it to their young children in a foreign country, Sakuraba, 64, said during an online announcement of the publication. I hope it helps attract many visitors to Odate and promotes the charms of the town and Akita Inu. ....