Dogs

Having a pet in Japan is very common — but there are specific rules foreigners need to know about apartments, registration, and bringing animals from abroad. Can You Have a Pet in Your Apartment? This is the first and most important question. Many Japanese apartments are ペット不可 (pets not allowed). Check your lease carefully. What to look for: ペット可 (petto ka) — pets allowed ペット相談 (petto soudan) — pets negotiable (discuss with landlord) ペット不可 (petto fuka) — no pets Reality: Finding a pet-friendly apartment adds difficulty and usually cost. Pet-friendly apartments often require a larger deposit and sometimes extra monthly fees. ...