Hey there,
So, I'll start by saying I know what all the strict rules and regs are about bringing a dog to Japan. I have lots of time ahead of me and can manage all of that if that's the route we go. My question is a bit different:
For those that have gone through the rigamarole of bringing a dog over to Japan from Canada: is it worth it? Do you find you can do all the things you want to? Does your dog have a good life there? Are places dog friendly?
For context, my dog is like my child. I'll likely be in Tokyo for two years. I do have a family member my pooch can live with back home here in Canada for two years, it just breaks my heart and makes me feel ill to imagine not seeing him for that long. However, I also want to ensure he has a good life and isn't overly stressed by a long plane ride (he had a long plane ride to get to Canada and I think it was traumatic for him, he hates the car still!)
by jiffykrabapple