Hachiko
publication date: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 (part of Summer 2016)
category: Legends
clue: The story of a commuter's best friend has become an iconic tale in Japan, where loyalty is a virtue.
explanation: Hachiko was a dog in 1920s Japan who waited for years at a train station for his deceased master to come home. The dog has become an icon in Japan. more…
intended difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, and Joanna Woods