12th EUROPEAN HOZONKAI
CHAMPIONSHIP

INVITATION

12th EUROPEAN HOZONKAI CHAMPIONSHIP

In 2008, our journey to further develop Akita Inu Hozonkai (AKIHO) activities in Europe began with the aspiration of creating multiple AKIHO exhibition opportunities across Europe.

Today, this vision for AKIHO activities outside Japan continues to take shape, with several events now being held across Europe, including AKIHO France’s third exhibition in early July and AKIHO United Europe’s first exhibition in the Czech Republic in late October.

However, one event had not yet been announced…

And so, it is our pleasure to introduce the:

🏆 12th European Hozonkai Championship
📍 Torino, Italy
📅 3–4 October 2026

During the previous edition, 168 Akita Inu participated, contributing to what has become recognised as the largest exhibition stage outside Japan.

Inspired by Japanese culture, this year’s poster features a “Maneki Akita Inu”, inspired by the traditional maneki neko, welcoming exhibitors and enthusiasts alike to Torino.

We look forward to welcoming many AKIHO members, exhibitors and Akita Inu enthusiasts to this occasion.

天然記念物 秋田犬
AKIHO Europe