Hachiko, the Akita dog who inspired the story, was born in Japan.
Hachiko was brought to see Professor Hidesaburo Ueno, who became his owner.
Hachiko began his routine of meeting Professor Ueno at Shibuya Station after work every day.
Professor Ueno died suddenly while at work, never returning to the train station where Hachiko waited.
Despite the death of his owner, Hachiko continued to wait daily for his return for nearly 10 years.
Hachiko passed away after years of loyalty and waiting for his owner.
A bronze statue of Hachiko was erected near Shibuya Station in his honor.
Professor Parker Wilson finds a lost Akita puppy at the train station and decides to adopt him.
Hachiko learns to wait for Professor Wilson at the train station every day when he returns from work.
Hachiko consistently waits at the Shibuya train station for Professor Wilson's return from work.
Professor Wilson dies suddenly at work, never returning home to Hachiko.
Despite his owner's death, Hachiko continues to wait every day at the station for over nine years.
Local people start to recognize Hachiko and care for him because of his daily vigil at the station.
Hachiko dies peacefully after years of loyalty, ending his decades-long wait at the station.
A statue of Hachiko is erected at the Shibuya station to honor his loyalty and memory.
