My Little Hachi

Sometime last year, I posted that one of my students, Aliena Miranda, was chosen as the lone representative of our city to the AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines.  Aliena stayed in Japan from December 6-18, 2011, and as cultural ambassador, she showcased the culture and language of the Philippines and interacted with hundreds of Japanese and other foreign students.  Good job, Aliena!

Here's what she surprised me with when she came home:  my own little Hachiko stuffed toy!!!!!

so tiny but so cute!

see?  he's really small but cute 

My little Hachi in the company of my other bigger 'dogs'

Aliena-chan, arigatou gozaimashita!