Breed is Akita dog.
This dog is living in Aomori Prefecture, and he is a famous dog in Japan.
Why he famous?
The reason is interesting.
Originally, wasao was a stray.
He was protected by the current owner.
It is a story that is common.
Why wasao had become a hot topic?
Because his was it ugly.
Hair long and unkempt,and small drooping eyes.
Wasao is not a cute dog never. And unfriendly.
However, the Internet in Japan, wasao was loved as good Busakawa.
Busakawa is “It's ugly, but it looks cute”.
Wasao was taken up by the media to boost the tourism association of Ajigasawa town where he lives.
It was the activity of planning to boost the development of the area.
As a result, the wasao became famous in Japan,about the same as Susan Boyle who played an active part in that year.
2011, wasao was appointed as a World Heritage Site activities special ambassador of the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan.
He liven up the town. And loved by the people.
Many people came to see wasao from a distance.
Lo and behold, wasao was also achieved film debut!
He became a star, living in Ajigasawa now.
He delighting fans who came to see him along with the owner.
Do you want to meet Wasao?
Wasao live in Aomori.
You can book from this link to stay in the inn of Aomori.
It is a map of Wasao home.
You can book from this link to stay in the inn near Wasao.
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