Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants

Baby product manufacturers in Japan turning their attention to pets as birth rates are in freefall

ALBAWABA - As the birth rates continue to fall in Japan, baby product manufacturers are turning their attention to marketing their products to pet owners...

Family Pets Are Overlooked Victims Of Affordability Crisis

A lack of competition in the pet care market is leading to higher prices

Number of registered pet animals tops 3.6 mln in 2025: data

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of dogs, cats and other pet animals regist...

US Pet Market Set to Surpass $250 Billion

Americans are increasing spending on their pets beyond traditional preventative care, with the US pet market projected to grow from approximately 150 billion today to over 250 billion in the next decade. Bloomberg Intelligence consumer staples analyst Diana Rosero-Pena joins Bloomberg This Weekend with David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and special dog correspondent Brutus to provide insights into the future of pet retail. (Source: Bloomberg)

Japan real wages rise for fifth straight month in May

Japan real wages rise for fifth straight month in May

‘Your Name,’ ‘Ghost in the Shell 2’ Lead Disney+ and Anime Limited’s U.K., France Film Deal as Animayhem Returns (EXCLUSIVE)

Disney+ is adding celebrated Japanese anime films including “Your Name.” and “Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence” to its U.K. and France libraries through a licensing deal with Anime Limited, the companies revealed, as Disney+ and Hulu’s fourth annual Animayhem campaign kicks off with new anime titles this summer. The collection includes films from directors []

Should workers get time off to mourn pets?

For many pet owners, losing a companion animal can feel like losing a family member. But whether that grief should be recognized at work remains a divisive question in South Korea. A small but growing number of companies now offer pet bereavement leave, reflecting the rise of pets as family members. But the idea remains controversial, exposing a gap between changing household realities and workplace benefits still largely built around marriage, childbirth and childcare. As of 2026, only a handfu

Matching Owner and Dog Outfits: Adorable Trends for 2025

Matching outfits for owners and their dogs has become a popular trend in recent years. This fun fashion statement allows pet parents to coordinate their looks with their furry friends, creating adorable photo opportunities and strengthening the bond between human and canine. From casual everyday wear to special occasion ensembles, [] The post Matching Owner and Dog Outfits: Adorable Trends for 2025 appeared first on .

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

Japan 2026 1st-half new car sales rise 1.8%, up 2nd straight year

Global demand is reshaping secondhand fashion in Japan

Shop owners in Japan are seeing a deluge of overseas customers, and buyers outside Japan say the costs to stock their stores have doubled or even tripled.

New Japan visa rules threaten to force out foreign business owners: ‘my dream is broken’

In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tightens visa rules. Even though Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing and the new rules for business manager visas were introduced by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in late 2025. Nepalese national Budhathoki, who spent a decade away...

Japan raised visa fees multiple times

On Wednesday, the Japanese government announced a fivefold increase in visa fees for foreign tourists. The cost of a single-entry visa will rise from 3,000 to 15,000 yen (approximately 93), while multiple-entry visas will increase from 6,000 to 30,000 yen (about 185), AzerNEWS reports.

How Korea’s birth mothers are exposing the hidden cost of overseas adoption

How Korea’s birth mothers are exposing the hidden cost of overseas adoption

‘Nope, What Do You Mean?!’ A Dog Owner’s $725 Vet Bill for an Ear Infection Has TikTok Debating the Cost of Pet Ownership

Are the rising costs of pet care part of a corporate conspiracy? Here's what the internet thinks. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post ‘Nope, What Do You Mean?!’ A Dog Owner’s 725 Vet Bill for an Ear Infection Has TikTok Debating the Cost of Pet Ownership appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July

Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.

Adoption Pawlooza: Multi-Shelter Pet Adoption Event in Owensboro

Adoption Pawlooza: Multi-Shelter Pet Adoption Event in Owensboro

China Expands AI-Powered Pet Technology with Innovative Smart Devices

China's smart pet care market is rapidly expanding as growing consumer demand and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) drive the development of increasingly sophisticated pet technology.

China’s $46 billion pet market drives expansion of AI-powered smart care devices

China’s smart pet care market is expanding with a range of artificial intelligence devices, driven by growing consumer demand in a sector valued at approximately US46 billion, Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), a partner of TV BRICS, reported. By 2025, the number of cats and dogs in China’s cities had exceeded 126 million. Driven [] The post China’s 46 billion pet market drives expansion of AI-powered smart care devices first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

TN: U.K. grooming gang report details horrific child exploitation

Will politicians have the courage to act?

Japan increases visa fees for first time since 1978

Japan also approved law to increase other fees for foreigners. The post Japan increases visa fees for first time since 1978 appeared first on BOL News.

Adopt Me! Codes (June 2026)

Redeem these codes to earn more bucks to care for your pets in Adopt Me!

Find out more as Japan announces visa fee changes, Nigerians affected

Japan has approved visa fee increases for foreigners, raising single-entry costs from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, effective July 1, 2026, after 1978 revision.

Michelle Eileen Harris: Gosnells cat breeder and primary school teacher fined for animal cruelty

A WA teacher and member of a pet breeding network which advocates for the ‘ethical and responsible ownership of cats’ has been fined for a shocking case of animal cruelty.

A cosmopolitan corner of southern Japan

A cosmopolitan corner of southern Japan

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has implemented a five-fold increase in visa fees for all foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years.

DEAR ABBY: Pet adoption puts strain on couple’s time and finances

Puppy love challenges an engaged couple

The K-Beauty Prime Day Deals to Shop Before They Disappear Tonight

It's been all about Korean skincare this Prime Day season. And while we're nearly at the end of the sale, there's still time to stock up on your K-Beauty favorites and try some discounted hidden...

6 Years Later, a Chinese Anime Sensation Is Finally Returning With a Major Debut (And It’s Free)

Image via Bilibili The anime industry has expanded significantly as it has become easier for audiences around the world to access animated works, and Japan no longer holds complete dominance over the medium. While animation from various regions has emerged as a new sensation, there is no denying that Chinese anime, or Donghua, has led the charge more []

A Day With My Pet returns to Attica with adoption day, pet first aid and family activities in Gerakas

The fifth edition of topetmou.gr’s pet festival will take place on Friday, June 26, at Makedonia Square in Gerakas, in the Municipality of Pallini, with adoption opportunities, grooming advice, children’s activities and information on responsible pet ownership. The post A Day With My Pet returns to Attica with adoption day, pet first aid and family activities in Gerakas appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Controversial App Lets Dog Owners Rent Out Their Pets by the Hour to Strangers

The dog rental economy is here, and depending on how attached you are to your animal, it will either sound like a great idea or a complete affront to everything you stand for. Wangfu, a pet-sharing platform that launched earlier this year, is operating in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with a straightforward pitch: dog owners []

What is skip-care? Everything you need to know about 2026's laziest beauty trend

This Korean beauty routine is a game changer for skincare - read more and shop our picks.

Shelter Dog, Mom to 10 Tiny Puppies, Has No Place to Call Home

This Instagram video shows a shelter dog and her ten puppies waiting for a forever home. In a small room of the kennel, the furry mom has to raise her ten kids if nobody adopts her. The caption reads, “Imagine being a mom to 10 tiny puppies and instead of a warm home, you’re raising [] The post Shelter Dog, Mom to 10 Tiny Puppies, Has No Place to Call Home appeared first on DogTime.

Nigerians, other foreigners hit by 400% Japan visa fee increase

Japan has approved a sharp increase in visa fees for foreign nationals, marking the first overhaul of its visa pricing system in almost 50 years. The post Nigerians, other foreigners hit by 400 Japan visa fee increase appeared first on Vanguard News.

2 Premium Vet Clinics Just Finalized a Major Merger— Here’s What It Means for the Future of Pet Care

The combined company aims to make pet care more connected. The deal lands as pet owners are increasingly skipping vet visits because of cost.

Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Foreign Visa Costs To Increase Fivefold Starting July 1; Check New Single and Multiple-Entry Costs Here

Japan will implement a fivefold increase in foreign visa fees starting July 1, 2026, to counter inflation and a weak yen. Single-entry fees rise to INR 8,776.36 and multi-entry fees to INR 17,547.49. Despite the hike, officials expect no immediate impact on tourism. Broader increases will also heavily raise permanent residency caps.

Pet Study: The Most Popular Dog Names In Illinois And Nationally

Pet Study: The Most Popular Dog Names In Illinois And Nationally

Puppy love as dog walker turns his pack of 13 into Argentina jersey-clad World Cup followers

A dog walker in Buenos Aires has turned a pack of 13 pups into local celebrities by dressing them in Argentina jerseys.