Tokyo · Akita Inu
Japan questions America’s loyalty – for the Akita, the question never arises
Der Hündeler, Edition of Thursday, 12 November 2026
What happened
Following the defeat of President Trump’s Republican Party in the midterm elections, concern is growing in Tokyo, according to Deutsche Welle. The fear is that the United States could seek quick diplomatic wins with China at the expense of its allies in the Indo-Pacific.
What does this mean for your Akita?
In Japan the Akita is designated a natural monument and is regarded as the embodiment of loyalty. Hachiko walked to Shibuya station every day for almost ten years to meet his owner; a statue of him stands there today. For the Akita, loyalty is not up for negotiation, and it does not follow the electoral calendar. The idea of a partner striking a quick deal with the neighbours after a midterm vote is entirely foreign to him: he keeps strangers at arm’s length as a matter of principle. He will not bark about it. The Akita registers his unease in silence, with a look any foreign ministry would envy.
What you can do now: Come home on time. Your Akita keeps a record, even if he never mentions it.