Akita Inu Preservation Society
| 秋田犬保存会 | |
| Abbreviation | AIPS |
|---|---|
| Formation | May 9, 1953 |
| Legal status | Incorporated Association |
| Purpose | To protect the Akita dog (preservation of the breed), breed it, and stabilize its body type based on its nature, improve its various elements, contribute to the development of culture through the Akita dog, and promote it overseas as a global dog breed. |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 40°16′23.53″N, 140 °33′50.62″ E |
Chairman | Kei Endo |
| Affiliations | Meta Akita Co., ltd. |
| Website | https://akitainu-hozonkai.com/ |
The Akita Inu Preservation Society (AIPS) is a public interest incorporated association whose purpose is to protect and breed the Akita Inu, a natural monument In Japan. In August 2022, its affiliated company Meta Akita Co., Ltd. was established, which is actively working to create a global Akita Inu digital community using Web3 technology. Meta Akita Co., Ltd. Is the first in Akita Prefecture to issue an Akita Inu NFT in October 2022.In February 2023, it also announced the introduction of NFTs as a return gift for hometown tax donations for the first time in Akita Prefecture.