What a fine dog you are. “What a good dog you are. ” Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning. Hachi, you are the best dog in all of Japan. One day, the train arrives at the station without the professor. And every afternoon, just before three o’clock, Hachi is at the train station to greet his beloved master. For ten years, Hachi waits for his master to return. Hachi waits. Hachiko Waits, a novel inspired by a true story, brings to life the legendary Akita who became a national symbol for loyalty and devotion. Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post. 2008. This is a must-read for dog lovers of all ages.