Registration & Rabies Vaccinations for Dogs

Rabies is an infectious disease that causes death every year. Under Japan’s Rabies Prevention Act, all pet dogs must be quarantined and all dog owners are required to annually vaccinate their dogs against rabies.
To prevent a rabies outbreak and protect the health of humans and animals, dog owners are required to register their dogs at the City Hall, obtain a dog license tag, and keep a rabies vaccination tag at all times. Put the license and vaccination tag on your dog’s collar.

To dog owners

Please observe proper manners so that everyone can enjoy their community.

• On your walks, bring an absorbent pad for pets, water and plastic bag to hold your dog’s droppings. Take your dog’s droppings home.
• Keep your dog’s lead short when outside. For extendable leads, keep the lead locked and short.

Be careful with animal-derived infectious diseases

There are diseases other than rabies which you can be infected from animals. Please refrain from touching your pets excessively.

• Wash your hands after touching animals or their droppings.
• Please don’t share food containers and dishes with your pets.
• Brush hairs and cut nails of your pets regularly.
• Clean animals, pets, and their houses frequently to maintain a sanitary environment.