The project contributes to Shibuya's deep-rooted "dog culture," most famously defined by the at Shibuya Station. Like Hachiko, who waited nearly 10 years for his deceased owner, the Dog House stands as a monument to the bond between humans and their canine companions. Visitor Information
: Visitors can freely view the exterior and the public park area. For those interested in the Artist Residency Tokyo (A.R.T.) programs or interior tours, contact is required. dog house shibuya
The (or "Mr. Waka's Dog House") is a unique residential building and permanent public art installation located in a quiet pocket of Shibuya, Tokyo. Designed by renowned American conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth , the structure serves as a personal residence for art promoter Joni Waka and a tribute to his late dog, Bacon, a vegetarian Irish Wolfhound who was a local celebrity. A Fusion of Art and Architecture For those interested in the Artist Residency Tokyo (A