Pets

Bringing Pets to Japan

• Animal Quarantine Service - Ministry of Agriculture quarantine office. Required for bringing pets into Japan.

IMPORTANT

Japan has strict animal quarantine rules. Start the import process at least 7 months before your move to avoid a lengthy quarantine period at the airport.

Pet Resources

• Pets in Japan - Dog runs, parks, and pet-friendly inns. Site is in Japanese.
• Veterinary Sanitation Section - Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Public Health. Handles pet registration. Phone: 03/5320-4412.