{"title":"Akita Doormats","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"akita-doormat-1-the-great-japanese-dog-welcome-mat","title":"Akita Doormat #1 | The Great Japanese Dog Welcome Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoyal, dignified, and deeply revered — the Akita is a breed that carries the soul of Japan. Known as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Japanese Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Akita has been a national symbol of Japan for centuries, celebrated for its unwavering loyalty, noble bearing, and quiet strength. Designated a natural monument of Japan in 1931, the Akita embodies the values of courage, devotion, and dignity. Affectionately called \u003cstrong\u003eKita\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eKuma\u003c\/strong\u003e (meaning \"bear\" in Japanese) by those who love them, the Akita earned the name \u003cstrong\u003eBear Dog\u003c\/strong\u003e for its powerful build and thick double coat. 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Browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/akita-doormats\"\u003eAkita Doormat Collection\u003c\/a\u003e to find your perfect match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from durable natural coir fibers (coconut), this Akita welcome mat effectively traps dirt and debris while adding personality and warmth to your entryway. 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Whether you call them Kita, Kuma, or simply the most dignified dog you've ever met, if your home is guarded by an Akita, this mat announces it with the grace and strength the breed deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this Akita doormat unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis design features an Akita illustration that \u003cem\u003ereplaces the letter O\u003c\/em\u003e in the word \"HOME\" — a clever, breed-specific typographic detail that makes this far more than a simple welcome mat. The Akita — known as The Great Japanese Dog, the Silent Hunter, the Shogun's Dog, and the Bear Dog — was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1931 and is recognised by both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The Kennel Club (UK) as one of the most noble and loyal breeds in existence. 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Whether you call them Kuma, Kita, or simply the most commanding dog you've ever met, if your home is guarded by an Akita, this mat announces it with the strength and grace the breed deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this Akita Kuma doormat unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis design features an Akita illustration that \u003cem\u003ereplaces the letter O\u003c\/em\u003e in the word \"HOME\" — a clever, breed-specific typographic detail that makes this far more than a simple welcome mat. The Akita — known as Kuma (bear), the Silent Hunter, the Shogun's Dog, and The Great Japanese Dog — was designated a natural monument of Japan in 1931 and is recognised by both the American Kennel Club (AKC) and The Kennel Club (UK) as one of the most noble and loyal breeds in existence. 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