Akita dog Wasao dies

Akita dog Wasao dies

Akita dog Wasao, who gained nationwide fame for his squinting look, seen in this photo taken Oct. 1, 2017, died on June 8, 2020, at an estimated age of 13. The big white furry dog in Ajigasawa, Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, became an online sensation through blog articles and eventually rose to TV stardom, and even had an eponymously named film released about him in 2011. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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