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Hachi Spirit Blog
A Blog designed for the passionate, armchair traveler seeking community and self-transformation.
What do we know about Professor Ueno? He was a dog lover, owning sixteen dogs in his lifetime, but his connection with Hachikō was exceptional. The young, sickly Akita had a rough beginning, but it only served to strengthen their bond. Ueno is immortalized alongside the loyal Akita with a statue at the University of Tokyo. […]
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Feeling a Little Stuck Right Now? If you’re anything like me, you may be feeling a bit nostalgic. We’ve made it through two years of Covid – through masks, hand sanitizers, online shopping, toilet paper shortages, restaurant closures, testing, online schooling and working from home. (Whew!) We’ve endured quarantines, shutdowns, feelings of isolation, and more at-home time than we’ve […]
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Hachi Arrived at Shibuya Station: Fact or Fiction? It was generally believed that Hachi arrived at Shibuya Station in Tokyo from his birth home in Ōdate. Based on this, the classic Japanese movie Hachi-kō monotagari (The Tale of Hachi-kō, 1987) has a scene in which characters for Ueno Hidesaburō’s gardener and his student-apprentice pick up Hachi at […]
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Tragedy Greets Hachi Hachi was born in 1923, the same year that the Great Kantō Earthquake hit the Tokyo metropolitan region on September 1, 1923. This 7.9-magnitude earthquake, with the ensuring fire, caused unprecedented calamities and damage to Tokyo and the surrounding area. The tremors were followed by a 40-foot-high tsunami that swept away thousands […]
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Hachi was born in the farmhouse barn of Saitō Giichi (1873–1928), the head of the Saitō clan in Ōdate, Akita prefecture, in the northeastern region of Japan. The actual residence address of Saitō was Ōshinai, Niida-mura, Kita-Akita-gun, Akita prefecture. Its current address is 61 Mitsunashi, Ōshinai, Ōdate, Akita prefecture. Saitō was the owner of Hachi’s […]
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In “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale,” the devoted Akita and his beloved professor are bonded for eternity. In true life, they only had a year and a half together. In one instant, life as they knew it dissolved. Every moment spent with our furry friends is precious. The time with our dogs is just part of […]
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Welcome! Vicki and Hachi is a compassionate community of inspiration and action for women who want to ignite their passions, channel their purpose, and make an impact.
Inspired by the historic story of Japan’s “most loyal dog,” Hachiko, and our founder Vicki Wong’s beloved canine companion, Hachi, we create a safe space where tender-hearted seekers can create lives illuminated by the dogs’ spirit of loyalty, love, and authentic connection.
We believe that genuine fulfillment comes from an imperfect yet intentional life grounded by a core purpose.
This blog exists to inspire you to proactively design a life that expresses your unique personality and embraces your deeply-felt passions, so you can honor your authentic essence and make a real difference in your world.
With guidance, connection, and community, you can ignite your life’s possibilities and leave your legendary legacy, claiming your space in this big and beautiful world.
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Hi, I'm Vicki
the founder of the Vicki & Hachi movement.
Hi, I’m Vicki– the founder of the Vicki & Hachi movement.
I help women on their journey back to themselves and into their one big, visible, authentic life. I do this through coaching, courses, and a flourishing community built around The Hachi Spirit (more on that later).
I believe that your life is your message and that you are meant to leave a one-of-a-kind legacy in this big, colorful world.
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