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Dogs in Japan

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So, I used to think my dogs were small. Not in Tokyo! I have never seen more tiny/toy dogs! They are adorable, typically carried in arms or sometimes walked on a leash. Since there are so many millions of people here, I suppose it makes sense. They take up less space. And WHO in their right mind would have 2 dogs in Tokyo??!!! This guy Getting pets into Japan was a long process. Between visits to the vet and vaccinations, it was a year-long process. Don't try to bring pets to Japan last-minute! Life with them now IN Japan is going good so far. Going along with the general cleanliness of the area, dogs aren't allowed to walk around the hotel we are staying--nor are they going to be allowed to walk around our new home when we move in next week. Not even if they are leashed! I am big and strong enought to carry one "small" dog in each arm, BUT it makes carrying anything else/pushing elevator buttons/opening doors a wee bit more challenging. What is the solution? A doggy ...