Question

why do you think the statue of a dog was such an important landmark in Tokyo?

Answer 1

One day the dog's master didn't return home and the dog waited for 9 years for his master's return home. He died there waiting for him and a memorial statue was erected in 1934. The current statue dates back to 1948.
Each year on one day, the dog's devotion is honored with a ceremony. Hundreds of dog lovers often turn out to honor his memory and loyalty.
So, it is an important landmark in Tokyo.

Answer 2

Everyday Hachiko went to the railway station to receive his master/owner in front of the gate and he and the master would return home together. After a few days the master died, but Hachiko used to go to the railway station regularly. And was eagerly waiting for his master to return. After a few days Hachiko died. The ppl of China decided to build a statue in memory of Hachiko. They made the statue at the exact place where Hachiko used to wait for his master. The ppl made this statue because they believed dat one day Hachiko would meet his master and be proved for loyalty and faith. Hachiko is Japan's most loyal dog till date.