Under the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, breeders and pet stores must microchip and register dogs and cats before selling them.
Pet owners who purchase a dog or cat from a breeder or pet store must register a change of ownership and change the microchip information to their information. It is also recommended that dogs and cats acquired from others be microchipped and registered. The system of "the Registration for Microchipping Dogs and Cats " is the only registration system in Japan that allows for microchip procedures based on the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals. All of the procedures in "the Registration for Microchipping Dogs and Cats" can be done online, 24/7, from any location, and can be completed instantly.
When a straying dog or cat registered in "the Registration for Microchipping Dogs and Cats" is taken into custody at a government animal welfare center, the dog or cat’s microchip implanted can be read, and its owner can be determined from its microchip number. This can lead to the reunion of dogs and cats sheltered at the center.
List of procedures for dog and cat owners
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Register change of ownership
If you have purchased a dog or cat from a breeder or pet store, please change the registered microchip information to your own information.
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Register microchip information
If you have had a dog or cat microchipped at a veterinary clinic, please register the owner's information and the information of the dog or cat.
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Confirm or change registered items
If your address or contact information changes, check the registered information and change it accordingly.
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Reissue Registration Certificate
If you have lost your pet dog or cat’s registration certificate, you can have it reissued.
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If your pet dog or cat has passed away, please submit a notification of death.
FAQ
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If I have residences in Japan and overseas, which address should I use for my registration?
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Please enter your address in Japan.
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If I visit Japan with my dog or cat, do I need to register it in the system?
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If you visit Japan with a microchipping dog or cat but do not intend to stay in the country, registration of the pet is optional and not mandatory.
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If I purchase or receive a microchipping dog or cat during my stay in Japan, do I need to register it in the system?
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If you have purchased or received a microchipping dog or cat, you must register a change of ownership.
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If I return to my home country with a microchipping dog or cat that has been registered during my stay in Japan, are there any procedures I should follow?
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You must go through the registration change procedure and check the "Move Overseas" checkbox.
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Do the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals related to the microchipping and registration of dogs and cats apply to U.S. military personnel?
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Yes, they do.
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How do I enter an address located on a U.S. military base?
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In the [郵便番号](Zip Code), [都道府県](Prefecture), and [市区町村](City) fields, enter the Japanese zip code corresponding to the location of the base, the name of the prefecture, and the city (in Japanese). Please enter the actual address, including the base name, PSC number, and BOX number in the [丁目以降・建物名] (Street address and building name)field.
Documents
The following operation manual describes how to register the microchip of your pet dog or cat online. Please read this manual carefully before proceeding with your registration.
