The 82nd Hachiko Memorial Ceremony was held at the statue of Hachiko in front of Shibuya station. The Mayor of Shibuya Mr. Hasebe, the Mayor of Odate, Mr.Fukuhara, the Chairman of the statue of Hachiko Committee, Mr. Kamijo and people who have connections to Hachiko and several Akita dogs attended the special ceremony to pay tribute to Hachiko.