Hachi Spirit Blog

BREAKING FREE FROM THE MUNDANE Five tips to rediscover and redefine your life  Imagine if your life story had no boundaries, ceilings, or limits. What script would you write? Where would you go? Who would you become? I used to think I was fated for a life that felt safe, comfortable and, well, if I’m […]

CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF LOYALTY A homage to the power of the Hachi Spirit for personal revolution In the bustling heart of Tokyo stands a statue, a tribute to a dog whose story has touched millions. This year, we celebrate a century of Hachiko’s influence and inspiration.   “He’s the reason I’m here,” the man standing […]

THE JOY OF BEING YOU How to embrace and appreciate your unique journey and quirks  “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” – Dr Seuss. Dr. Seuss got it right: there might be eight billion people on our big, beautiful planet, but you […]

VOYAGES OF THE SOUL Your travel-sized guide to how adventures enrich your story and soul  Need an excuse to fish out your passport, dust off your suitcase, and set off on a new adventure? Settle in; I’ve got six!  MY STORY OF TRAVEL  When was the last time you experienced the childlike wonder and joy […]

In the film Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, we show Hachi, the main character, seeing the world through his eyes. While we feel closely attuned with our canine friends – they see and think of the world a bit differently from us; through a dog’s eyes.
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By nature, humans and dogs are wired to experience an incredible bond, something we’ve been well aware of for quite some time. I know I have with my dog. New scientific research is continuously revealing just why this connection is so strong, showing that dogs and humans actually influence each other in more profound ways than we ever knew. Through dog cognition, we can understand this profound bond.
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Question of the day: We can all relate to our dogs doing seemingly crazy things! What behaviors do you notice in your pup? And why do you think they’re doing it? Let me know in the comments on the blog!

After Hachi passed away in 1935, Japan entered into a challenging war with China and the United States. During this tumultuous period, Hachi’s beloved bronze statue was taken down in 1944 as part of a metal recycling campaign. Despite heartfelt protests from Saitō Hirokichi and the sculptor, Andō Teru, the government moved forward with its […]