"Blue frog" relocated from Shibuya released in the hometown of Hachiko, Akita Odate November 1, 17:38
The vehicle, which was placed in front of Shibuya station in Tokyo and was nicknamed "Aogaeru", was relocated to the hometown of "Hachiko, the faithful dog" and Odate City, Akita Prefecture, and the inside of the vehicle began to be open to the public from the 1st.
This vehicle of Tokyu Corporation, called "Aogaeru", was mainly active during the period of high economic growth, and since it was placed in Hachiko Square at Shibuya Station, it has become a landmark for meetings, but the surrounding area has been renewed. Along with the development, it was transferred to Odate City, Akita Prefecture, where we have exchanges through "Hachiko, the faithful dog."
Along with the opening of the interior of the blue frog from the 1st, a ceremony was held at the tourist facility "Akita Inu no Sato" where the vehicles were placed.
Inside the vehicle, the history of exchanges between Odate City and Shibuya Ward and the state of being carried out by trailer from Shibuya are introduced.
On the 1st, parents and children enjoyed watching the contents of the exhibition and enjoying the atmosphere of the vehicle.
Tsuyoshi Kudo, director of the Odate City Tourism Exchange Sports Department, said, "We were able to transfer the" blue frog, "which can be said to be the treasure of Shibuya, from Shibuya Ward, which has a close connection with Akita Inu. I want you to come and see it. "
In the interior of the public this month 8 days, after conducting and that after re-coating of paint, it will be full-fledged public to prospect the mid-March next year.