FAITHFULNESS, LOYALTY, AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

When I was young, my dad would always tell me a story before going to bed. He would read up a very good story in the office, and at night he would share it with me. Sometimes when he had no stories to tell, we would make up one. His stories were usually very exciting and nice to listen too. However there was one particular story that he shared, it was so touching and heart-warming that till today I still remember it so vividly.

As I was searching my drawer today, looking for something to blog about, I found the story that my dad printed a few years back. It was pretty dusty! When I saw the story, I knew in my heart that this was the perfect post that I am going to post. Besides that, I thought that it would be appropriate to share this beautiful story with you! Moreover as far as I could remember, I have never posted this post before.

Enjoy the story and grab a tissue...just in case!

This true story dates back in the year 1923. It sets in Tokyo, Japan. Chu- ken Hachiko

( Chu-ken means the faithful dog Hachiko) was born in Akita in 1923 and was brought to Tokyo in 1924. He and his owner, Mr. Eisaburo Uyeno were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day, Hachiko would accompany his master, Eisaburo, a professor at the Imperial University, to the train station where he left for work. Upon returning home, the professor would find the dog patiently waiting, tail wagging. This happy routine continued until on fateful day in 1925, when the professor was taken ill on the job and unfortunately died before he could return home.

Despite the fact that Hachiko was less than two years old at the time, the bond between the dog and the master was strong. Hachiko continued to wait each day at the Shibuya Station for a friend who was never coming back. At times, he wouldn't return home for days at a stretch.

He kept waiting for over ten years! On March 8, 1935, Hachiko finally went to meet his master. He died on the very same spot he last saw his friend alive.

We see that loyalty, faithfulness, and unconditional love are qualities that have earned dog a title of "man's best friend." Hachiko may be gone but he will never be forgotten. The story behind the erected statue at the Shibuya Station is one that has endured and continually warms the hearts of locals and tourists alike and has kept that place for over sixty years!

Here's a photo of Hachiko taken during his waiting at the Shibuya Station:

Hachiko - Japan's Most Faithful Dog

Have a yappy and happy Sunday! God bless and stay blessed!

Sincerely: dpyc