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Akita dog Sora reappointed tourism stationmaster at Odate Station
Sora, a male Akita dog, has been reappointed tourism stationmaster at JR Odate Station in Odate, Akita Prefecture.
He is 2 years and 8 months old and has held the role since October 2024.
This is his third consecutive year as stationmaster, and his new term runs through September 2027.
In the role, Sora visits the station platform and greets passengers.
Odate is known as the birthplace of Hachiko, the loyal dog.
Sora’s appointment continues the station’s tourism role for him into another year.
Akita dog Sora has been appointed tourism stationmaster at JR Odate Station for the third year in a row.
Sora visited the station platform and brought smiles to passengers.
The male dog is 2 years and 8 months old and is described as playful and hardworking.
His new term runs through September 2027.
- Who
- Sora, a male Akita dog aged 2 years and 8 months.
- What
- He was reappointed tourism stationmaster for the third year in a row.
- When
- His new term runs through September 2027.
- Where
- JR Odate Station in Odate, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Sora first became tourism stationmaster.
Sora was appointed tourism stationmaster for the third year in a row.
Sora's new term is scheduled to end.
- Station
- JR Odate Station
- Location
- Odate, Akita Prefecture
- Stationmaster
- Sora, an Akita dog
- Age
- 2 years and 8 months
- First appointment
- October 2024
- New term ends
- September 2027
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