Both of these dogs have erect and triangular ears, though the tail of the Akita curls more than the straight tail of the German Shepherd. Finally, the Akita has a much rounder face compared to the ...

Outside the arrival terminal of Akita Airport, I saw a panel of two rather kitsch, ogre-like demons, one with a blue and the other a red face ... stuffed Akita dogs, the juxtaposition was sublime.