When it comes to comparing an Akita vs German Shepherd, you may be wondering what these two dog breeds have in common and ...

The Japanese Dog Preservation Society, Nihon-ken Hozonkai, was created to maintain and preserve six specific native Japanese dog breeds. This organization is similar to the American Kennel Club (AKC) ...

Step aside Dogecoin, there’s a new dog in town. Learn how to buy Akita Inu Tokens in 4 easy steps and be there before the rest.

To celebrate the year of the dog in 2018, this article presents one of Japan’s most famous breeds, the Akita-inu. We talk to Nakagawa Jitarō, a specialist breeder with over 50 years of experience.

Google Japan has made it possible for would-be travelers to take a dog-led tour through places such as Odate City, of Japan's Akita prefecture.

Akita-inu have become an iconic dog breed, associated with Japan around the world, but their numbers are in decline.

According to UPI, an Akita Inu dog named Maya spent six days waiting outside the doors of a hospital in Alicante, Spain, for her owner who was recovering from surgery inside.

With their small eyes, erect triangular ears and curled tails, Akita Inu dogs have stolen the spotlight at home and abroad.

AKITA (Kyodo) -- A facility for Akita dogs in northeastern Japan has gone viral for its videos and photos of the fluffy breed on social media, drawing fans from abroad amid a boom in inbound tourism.