INTRODUCING THIS YEAR'S JUDGES

It is AKIHO Europe’s honor and pleasure to introduce the AKIHO judges for the 11th European Hozonkai Championship: TASHIRO Hideki and HAMADA Masami.

Judge Tashiro, 53 years old and Takaishi resident (Osaka Prefecture), has been judging Akita Inu for over many years now and since last year has been none other than AKIHO’s Shinsabuchou (Director of Judging). Judge Hamada, 84 years old and Daisen resident (Akita Prefecture), happened to held that same directors position in the past as well, added with over thirty years of judging experience, while nowadays retired and acting as Komon (Advisor) on the Judging Committee. In addition, he is known for having bred Masaru, the Akita Inu that was gifted by AKIHO to world and olympic champion figure skater Alina Zagitova.