MASUDA, Shimane Prefecture--Shiba Inu dogs greeted passengers arriving ... Surprised, the passengers stopped and petted the dogs, saying how cute they were and posed for pictures with them.

The Shiba Inu, now 11, won the 2022 competition, beating more than 9,000 other rescue dogs for the title. His prizes include a year's supply of dog food and a $1,000 donation to the animal rescue ...