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Katja Weber

October 27, 2025

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Old is New: Shikoku Ken 'Ichiju Ikku' in the Fjords of Norway

October 21, 2025

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The Wrong Ear Pup

October 21, 2025

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Training a Tracking Kai Ken

October 12, 2025

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The Dogs of Japan - Beautiful Book

October 11, 2025

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Full Circle, Back to Kai

October 10, 2025

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The Holy Cow of Breed Preservation

October 08, 2025

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The Shikoku Compendium

January 08, 2025

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NIPPO Webshop & YouTube Channel

January 08, 2025

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NIPPO's Website in English

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The Nihon Ken Standard

January 13, 2024

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JAHD (Japan's OFA) Hip Dysplasia X-rays

December 08, 2023

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The author photographed for HUCK magazine by Ronin De Goede

The Nihon Ken are Japan's 6 aboriginal canine breeds. They originated from dogs brought over by the Jomon and Yayoi , and have lived with the Japanese for thousands of years. They are the Akita, Shiba, Shikoku, Kishu, Kai, and Hokkaido.

As a member of the Nihon Ken Hozonkai (Japanese Dog Preservation Society), the Kai Ken Aigokai (Kai Dog Protection Society), the Japan Kennel Club, and the Dainihon Hunter's Association, my goal is to help preserve these magnificent dogs as stated in the original breed standards, with particular emphasis on preserving sound temperament and working ability.

-Shigeru Kato

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