Category: Tokyo Dog Guardianship 101
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Navigating Tokyo’s Pet Etiquette—The Scoop on Poop
Really? An article on poop? One thing I didn’t expect to spend so much time thinking about when I got a dog was, well, dog poop. It feels like such a strange topic to dwell on, but cleaning up after your dog in Tokyo is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. Back…
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Rabies Laws and Vaccination Rules for Dog Owners in Japan
Preventing Rabies in Japan Japan is currently rabies free. This is due to decades of enforcing a law mandating vaccinations and strict quarantines. In Japan, rabies is called Kyokenbyo 狂犬病 (translation: rabies). Keeping a country rabies free requires diligence and participation. Ensuring that your dog is up to date on vaccinations is part of responsible…