Hi @MerlinThomas ,
This post is in response to your #3MChallenge,The minute I saw your challenge, instantly I knew I am in it. Thank you
for giving me, yet, another opportunity to share my heartfelt moment.
Here’s My Entry:
Movie: Hachiko
Location: United states, Rhode island
Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7NNHqyqQBiwf8yzw9
My experience: “Hachiko”(A Hollywood film ,The filmmakers recreated the emotional depth of the original Japanese story by placing it in a small New England town setting, giving it a nostalgic and heartfelt American feel while staying true to the spirit of Hachiko’s loyalty)
The story of the film revolves around a dog named Hachiko and his master, played by Richard Gere.
The deep emotional bond between Hachiko and his master is soul stirring, it moved me profoundly.
Even today, whenever this movie is mentioned, somewhere in the corner of my heart a familiar ache rises.
After watching the film, I promised myself that one day I would visit Hachiko in Japan.
When the opportunity finally came, my heart raced as I made plans to go to Shibuya.
When I reached Hachiko Exit I was excited,The moment I stepped out of the Hachiko Exit, my joy knew no bounds. And when I first caught a glimpse of the bronze statue, I was overwhelmed.
I stood there, numb with emotion. Touching the statue felt like a dream fulfilled. I touched him gently, reverently, and since the statue was placed a bit higher, I blew him a kiss.
Now, my 13 year old niece has also fallen in love with Hachiko after watching the film on my recommendation. She even plays the movie’s music on the piano. Coincidentally, she is in Japan right now, and tomorrow,June 18, 2025, she will visit Hachiko.
Even after more than 90 years, Hachiko continues to inspire millions around the world.
A Brief History of Hachiko:
The Hachiko’s story represents unwavering loyalty of a dog towards his master, a professor in Tokyo university.
Every day, he would accompany his master to Shibuya Station and return in the evening to greet him.
One day, the professor suddenly passed away at work and never returns.
Yet, Hachiko continued to go to the station at the same time every evening, waiting for his beloved master
for nearly 10 years, until his own death in 1935.
The local community noticed this extraordinary devotion and was deeply touched. Newspaper stories turned Hachiko into a national icon, a symbol of loyalty and love that transcends life itself.
In 1934, a bronze statue was erected at Shibuya Station in his honour. His body was preserved and is now displayed at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo.
The place where he waited is now famously known as the Hachiko Exit, a beloved meeting point in modern Tokyo. Every year, on March 8, a ceremony is held at his statue to commemorate and celebrate his enduring legacy.
Dear @MerlinThomas, I am truly grateful for this opportunity to express my thoughts about this extraordinary film. Consider this my humble tribute to the dog who became a timeless symbol of loyalty and unconditional love 
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Thanks a lot for your time and input 