12th EUROPEAN HOZONKAI CHAMPIONSHIP

Japan Returns to Europe!

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.

We will invite you to Italy!

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

Entry: Online Entry

Programm: Programm details 

Saturday, 3rd October 2026

13:00 | Vald Hotel: Trainee Judges Training

15:15 | Exhibition Ground Nintei Examination

17:30 | Vald Hotel: AKIHO Benkyoukai

20:00 | Friendship Dinner

Saunday, 4h October 2026

07:00 | Exhibition Ground: Access To Show Grounds

08:00 | Exhibition Ground: Exhibitor Check-In

09:00 – 09:20 | Exhibition Ground: Opening Ceremony

09:30 – 13:00 | Exhibition Ground: Exhibition – Part I

13:00 – 13:30 | Exhibition Ground: Lunchtime

13:30 – 15:30 | Exhibition Ground: Exhibition – Part II

20:00 | Closing Dinner

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