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In Japan, there is a law for service dog acceptability and, by its definition, only a vision aid dog, a hearing aid dog and a physical support dog are the service dog. All other kinds of dogs are not recognized as service dog regardless of the foreign situation. Majority of hotels/transports/museums, etc follows this definition.
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samtsaiWhat are your plans for NYE?
Do you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Is it a big deal where you are? What are your plans and will they involve any travel?
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Quiet evening with some good friends – watch the fireworks from the balcony.
Happy and healthy New Year to all
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In Japan it is a bit more subdued and local. Lots of tv specials and you eat soba noodles.
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Fiiinally got to ride in one of the newer Shinkansen with 6(!) wheelchair seats!
[Image description: Interior of a Shinkansen train with six designated wheelchair spaces marked on the floor. Blue reserved seats are visible on the right.]
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Nice information
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An accessible Japan is a Japan with a brighter future. Thank you for sharing and for the good work that you do.
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Reply to Moving with service dog to Japan
Hello
Im not sure how possible that would be, but I certainly recommend reading this page and getting in touch with the organization listed there: https://www.accessible-japan.com/visiting-japan-with-a-service-or-guide-dog/
samtsaiMoving with service dog to Japan
I’m going to be moving to Japan with my service dog. I’m aware Japan only considers mobility/guide/hearing service dogs as legit service dogs. Mine is neither of those. My question is – is it possible to fly her in as a service dog but when we arrive to Japan, she can just be treated/accepted as a non-service dog? I’m fine with her not…
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