STATEMENT FROM AKIHO EUROPE ON FEEDBACK REGARDING THE 11TH EHC

In response to feedback recently shared publicly regarding the European Hozonkai Championship, AKIHO Europe has issued an open letter to all members, exhibitors, and Akita Inu enthusiasts. It addresses the points raised with transparency, respect, and commitment to constructive dialogue, while outlining ongoing efforts to improve the exhibition format while remaining true to the spirit and standards of Akita Inu Hozonkai.

We invite you to read the full letter below for clarity on our stance, context around certain decisions, and the way forward as we continue working together to honor and protect the Akita Inu breed.

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👉 [Download the full letter as PDF (Italiano)]

THANK YOU & RESULTS

Last Sunday the 11th European Hozonkai Championship took place in beautiful Torino, Italy. AKIHO Europe would like to thank everybody for their participation and making it such an enjoyable event. For a full list of results, please visit www.akitainu-hozonkai.eu/results-11th-ehc.

Needless to say, a special word of gratitude goes out to AKIHO judges Tsutsui Nobuji and Ootsu Kentarou for their skilled judgement and having shared their expertise at this year’s Benkyoukai (seminar).

In the coming week pictures and videos will be shared on our FB and Instagram page, so be sure to keep your eyes on our socials.

Congratulations to all winners and we look forward seeing you at the next European Hozonkai Championship!

11th EHC ENTRY IS OPEN

We look forward seeing you in Torino, Italy. Enter your dogs here

FROM OLD TO NEW

In preparation for the AKIHO Benkyoukai (study seminar)—which is part of the 11th European Hozonkai Championship—we wanted to share these old AKIHO images as a little warm-up.

We are looking forward seeing you all there.

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EHC IN AKIHO BULLETIN

We are pleased to see European Hozonkai Championship coverage in AKIHO’s latest “Akita Inu” bulletin. Just in time for the upcoming edition, taking place on March 30 in Torino, Italy. Hope to see you there.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

From AKIHO Europe, wishing all members and Akita Inu lovers across the world a merry Christmas. 🎄

SEE YOU THERE!?!

Missing out on the 150th AKIHO Honbuten that is taking place this Sunday in Takasaki, Gunma? Then save the date in your agenda for the 11th EUROPEAN HOZONKAI CHAMPIONSHIP, which will take place on 29-30 March 2025 in📍Torino - Italy.

The delegation from Japan for this upcoming edition will include esteemed AKIHO judges OOTSU Kentarou and TSUTSUI Nobuji.

ENTRY NUMBERS 10th EHC

Entries for the 10th European Hozonkai Championship have been closed, resulting in a total of 130 Akita Inu. The exhibition will have exhibitors from all over Europe, including (in alphabetical order) Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Sweden and Ukraine.

AKIHO Europe is looking forward to a great exhibition and seeing all of you in Torino!

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ODATE MAYOR MEETS AKIHO MEMBERS IN MILAN

Today, an exclusive event was held at Tenoha, a 2500m² multifunctional space dedicated to Japan in Milan. Organized by the City of Odate and attended by 24 members of AKIHO, Mayor Fukuhara Atsushi discussed the history of the Akita Inu breed and the city of Odate. Notable attendees included Norika Nabeshima, General Consul of Japan, Hideo Kuroda, Director of JR Railways in Paris, and Toshihiro Yamaguchi, Director of All Nippon Airways for Milan and Paris. Representing AKIHO Europe, Antonino Saporito presented Mayor Fukuhara with a framed version of the artwork from the 10th European Hozonkai Championship and shared a presentation video about AKIHO’s European activities. The event was a success and enjoyed by all.

AKIHO EUROPE RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT AHEAD OF DECENNIAL EVENT

This week, AKIHO Europe received a letter of appreciation from AKIHO President Endou Takashi, formally expressing his gratitude for "the great contribution to the development of the society."

We are honored to receive these kind words, and they motivate us as we prepare for the "European Hozonkai Championship - the Decennial Edition," which will take place in Torino, Italy, in about two months' time.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all there.

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