Media Coverage & References
Half a Century of Kennel Shirai — on Record
Kennel Shirai has been featured in a wide range of media — from national newspapers to local radio — both in Japan and internationally. Links to each article and video are provided below.
Media Coverage
Asahi Shimbun SIPPO (2018)
Akita Inu are more popular overseas than in Japan — a symbol of wealth among China's elite
※ Reprinted article (free to read)
TBS NEWS DIG / MBS (April 2022) The Japanese breeder who delivered an Akita Inu to Ukraine — the story of "Hachiko of Mykhailiivka" YouTube video
Sputnik Q&A (2017) Why are Japanese dogs so popular in Russia? — A video interview with the breeder Kennel Shirai named as the featured breeder
Ameba Blog In Search of Hachiko the Akita Inu, Part III (4) — A Heated Exchange Between Japanese and Italian Breeders
TBS NEWS DIG / MBS (April 2022) The Japanese breeder who delivered an Akita Inu to Ukraine — the story of "Hachiko of Mykhailiivka" YouTube video
Sputnik Q&A (2017) Why are Japanese dogs so popular in Russia? — A video interview with the breeder Kennel Shirai named as the featured breeder
Ameba Blog In Search of Hachiko the Akita Inu, Part III (4) — A Heated Exchange Between Japanese and Italian Breeders