: Actors usually avoid working with animals due to their unpredictability, but Richard Gere spent significant time bonding with the dogs before filming began. He noted that Akitas are "discerning" and "particular," making a connection only if they genuinely like the person.
A notable production feature of (2009) is the use of three different Akita dogs —named Chico, Layla, and Forrest—to portray Hachiko at various stages of his life . Hachiko - Il tuo migliore amico [1080p] (2009)
: To make the dogs look visibly older in the film's later years, the makeup department used a safe dulling powder on their fur to simulate graying. They also attached tiny, harmless weights to the dogs' ears to make them appear to droop with age. : Actors usually avoid working with animals due
: In 2012, a bronze statue of Hachiko was unveiled at the Woonsocket Depot Square in Rhode Island, the primary filming location for the train station scenes. It is an exact replica of the famous statue found at Shibuya Station in Japan. : To make the dogs look visibly older