On This Day - What happened 8 March in Japan

Hachikō died on March 8, 1935, at the age of 11. He was found on a street in Shibuya.

Each year on March 8, Hachikō's devotion is honored with a solemn ceremony of remembrance at Tokyo's Shibuya railroad station. Hundreds of dog lovers often turn out to honor his memory and loyalty.

A devastating bombing raid on Tokyo of 9–10 March was the deadliest conventional bombing raid in history.

Hachikō died on March 8, 1935, at the age of 11. He was found on a street in Shibuya.

Each year on March 8, Hachikō's devotion is honored with a solemn ceremony of remembrance at Tokyo's Shibuya railroad station. Hundreds of dog lovers often turn out to honor his memory and loyalty.

A devastating bombing raid on Tokyo of 9–10 March was the deadliest conventional bombing raid in history.