Kabosu takes a nap at the office of her owner Atsuko Sato after playing with children at a kindergarten in Chiba Prefecture, March 19, 2024.abosu, the Japanese shiba inu that became famous as the face of the ‘doge’ meme and inspired one of the largest cryptocurrencies, has died at 18 years old. She “passed away quietly” while being stroked by her owner, Atsuko Sato, who shared the news in aafter a photo of her, taken in 2010, showed her glancing sideways with her paws crossed in front of her.
A farewell party will be held for Kabosu on Sunday in Narita City, on the outskirts of Tokyo, Sato said on social media.Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency inspired by Kabosu that launched in 2013, is widely considered to be the world’s first “meme coin.” Featuring a logo with Kabosu’s iconic expression, it is now one of the most popular cryptocurrencies and got a big boost after Elon Muskpaying tribute to Kabosu, Dogecoin said: “The impact this one dog has made across the world is immeasurable.