In Ajigasawa Town, Aomori Prefecture, posters for the popular dog “Wasao” who died on June 8 have been set up throughout the town.

Wasao is an Akita dog protected by the former owner, Setsuko Kikutani, a squid-baked restaurant "Nanasato Nagahama Kikuya Shoten" (Ajigasawa-cho, Nishitsugaru-gun, Aomori Prefecture). , It was also made into a book and a movie. In 2010 (Heisei 22), he was appointed as the Ajigasawa Town Special Tourism Ambassador, and the following year, he was appointed as a special ambassador dog for the World Heritage Activities (Wombasser) of the Japan UNESCO Association, and served as a publicity for the town.

At the town hall, young employees in their 20s and 30s play a central role in producing posters and banners to thank the dead Wasao. "Thank you Wasao. Memories are always my heart." He said he thought out the catchphrases such as "Kimi is a town hero."

The banner was unveiled on June 22, and was set on the wall in front of the government office. Initially, 200 copies of the poster were prepared and distributed to local restaurants, but 100 copies have been reprinted to be displayed along the main road in the town, and distribution is currently in progress. The person in charge shows a smile, "The residents are all supportive, and thanks to Wasao are conveyed."

The movie "Wasao" released from July 3rd to 2011 (Heisei 23) will be rescreened at the cinema "Cinema Village 8 Aeon Kashiwa" (Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture) closest to Ajigasawa Town. did. The person in charge said, “We asked the distributor to give back something to Wasao as a movie theater, and they agreed with us.” At present, it is said that the screening period is about 3 weeks.

Ken Kudo, the representative of the Wasao Project, said, “We are beginning to accept the reality, but when we look at the posters and banners that are set up in the town, there are still things that we can pick up. If you feel it, I hope everyone in the country will remember Wasao forever."