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…
difficulty: medium
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Justin Woods, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Joanna Woods, Matthew Preston, and Richard Slominsky
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