General Pet Guides

Pet knowledge that applies across all species — relocation, regulations, and general care guides

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Travel & Relocation

After Landing in Japan: A Complete Guide to Pet Quarantine Clearance at Narita, Haneda & Kansai Airports, and Post-Arrival Dog Registration (2026)

Everything you need to know after arriving in Japan with your pet: step-by-step Airport Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) clearance at Narita, Haneda, and Kansai airports, what happens if your pet is held, dog registration (Chikuken Toroku), mandatory annual rabies vaccination, and settling-in admin essentials.

May 29, 2026Read more →

Travel & Relocation

The Complete Guide to Pet Relocation Costs to Japan: Microchips, Blood Tests, Airline Fees, and Agent Costs (2026)

A full breakdown of the true costs of bringing your pet to Japan: from microchips, FAVN blood tests, and airline transport fees to relocation agent services. Compare self-managed vs. agent-assisted costs, with estimates in USD and JPY, to help you plan ahead and stay within budget.

May 27, 2026Read more →

Travel & Relocation

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Japan's ANIPAS System: Submitting Your Import Notification (40 Days Out) and Understanding Form A/B Certification (2026)

A detailed, field-by-field guide to Japan's ANIPAS online declaration system. This article covers the 'Import Notification' required 40 days in advance, the differences between Form A and Form B certification, and a comparison of government endorsement agencies (USDA / BAPHIQ / DAFF / APHA) across various countries, ensuring you can correctly complete your pet's relocation documents no matter where you're coming from.

May 25, 2026Read more →

Travel & Relocation

Flying to Japan with Pets: The Complete Airline Guide — ANA, JAL, EVA Air, STARLUX, United (2026)

The complete comparison of flying to Japan with pets across transpacific and Asia-Pacific routes: cabin (PETC) vs. cargo hold (AVIH) rules, IATA carrier size formulas, seasonal restrictions, and snub-nosed breed bans — all in one place.

May 23, 2026Read more →

Travel & Relocation

Bringing Your Pet to Japan: The Complete Guide to the 180-Day Waiting Period – Designated vs. Non-Designated Regions (2026)

Relocating to Japan with your cat or dog from countries like the US, UK, Taiwan, Australia, or New Zealand involves vastly different blood test requirements and 180-day waiting period rules. This article details the differences between designated and non-designated regions, lists key global blood testing laboratories, and explains how to calculate your timeline to avoid pitfalls.

May 20, 2026Read more →

Travel & Relocation

Bringing Your Pet to Japan: The Complete Import Guide for Cats and Dogs (2026)

A complete, country-agnostic guide to importing cats and dogs into Japan. Covers microchip requirements, rabies antibody testing, the 180-day waiting period, AQS advance notification, and what to expect at the airport quarantine.

May 1, 2026Read more →