Q.

Pets and children in Japan - which is more?

a) pets

c) children

A.

The answer is a) pets!

Approximately, the population of children in Japan is 14 million while there are almost 20 million pets in 2021.

As pet shops are very popular in Japan, the majority of owners buy pets from pet stores in contrast to adopting one, especially in Tokyo.

Many owners living in urban areas opt for small dogs as apartments tend to be small and have no access to a garden or a patio. Japan has strict rules on pets, and the majority of the stores and restaurants do not allow pets to enter the premises. On a train, pets have to be covered or kept inside a cage.

It might be surprising that even some parks do not allow entry of dogs and cats to maintain cleanliness, as some owners forget to clean up after their pets.

However, many people still choose to get pets for psychological support, as having pets often increase happiness and alleviate stress and loneliness.

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