A bronze statue commemorating popular Akita dog Wasao, who earned nationwide popularity for his distinctive look and died last year, was unveiled Monday at a ceremony in Ajigasawa, northeastern Japan.The statue of Wasao, a big white furry canine with a squinty-eyed face who earned the nickname "busa kawaii" (ugly-yet-cute), was funded by donations and set up in a roadside rest area in the town in Aomori Prefecture.The once-abandoned dog was brought up by Setsuko Kikuya, the late mother of Wasao's owner Tadamitsu Kikuya, and served as a local ambassador and tourism stationmaster at a local t…READ FULL ARTICLE
