“Busakawa Dog” Wasao's “People's Honor Award” presented by Governor of Aomori Prefecture August 3 19:13
"Wasao", an Akita dog in Ajigasawa-cho, Aomori Prefecture, which was popular as a cute but cute "Busakawa dog" and died in June this year. Was given.
Akita Inu's Wasao was abandoned in Ajigasawa 13 years ago, but it was brought up by the owner of a squid grill shop and eventually became popular as an adorable "Busakawa dog".
In June this year, Aomori Prefecture presented the “Wasao”, which attracted a large number of tourists, with the “Inumin Honor Award” containing the kanji for dogs, as it contributed greatly to improving the image of the prefecture. It was decided.
On the 3rd, the award ceremony was held at a facility in Ajigasawa Town, and Governor Mimura said, "I was an Akita dog, but it was like Aomori's dog, Aomori dog. It was Wasao who told the personality of the Aomori citizen. I want everyone to be happy."
The owner was given a certificate of commendation by Tadamitsu Kikutani, who said, "I think I'm sure that "wasao" is a happy one because I received such a prestigious award." "I want to decorate my mother's place by my side, who died 3 years ago when I started".
After the ceremony, Mr. Kikutani said, "I feel the weight of receiving such a great prize. I think that both Wasao and my mother are happy."