A happy life for you and your dog
Calling for dog registration and vaccination

Japanese law states that all dogs over 91 days of age in Japan must be registered with the appropriate authorities and have a rabies vaccination once a year. We request that you register your dog and have it vaccinated for rabies for the safety and peace of mind of all Mitaka residents. We hope you will make every effort to abide by the rules about keeping dogs in Mitaka, and be mindful of dog owners’ etiquette.
Inquiries: Environmental Protection Section Ext 2523

Registration

Registrations can be made at the Civil Affairs Section on the first floor of the Mitaka Civic Center or at any branch office. Please fill out a registration application form to receive a dog license.
Handling fee: 3,000 Yen (per dog)

Rabies vaccination

Please have your dog vaccinated against rabies at an animal hospital. The cost for the vaccination differs by hospital. Please take the Rabies Vaccination Certificate issued at the hospital to the Civil Affairs Section on the first floor of the Mitaka Civic Center or any branch office to obtain a Rabies Vaccination Slip and tag.
Handling fee: 550 Yen

Group vaccination

You can vaccinate your dog against rabies and receive a Rabies Vaccination Slip and tag at a group vaccination held every year in May.
Vaccination: 3,000 Yen,Rabies VaccinationSlip and tag: 550 Yen

Taking dogs abroad

Dogs that have not been vaccinated against rabies cannot be taken overseas. When bringing a dog to Japan from overseas, it is required by law that it be implanted with a microchip. Make sure to have a microchip implanted in your dog before taking it overseas.

Dog owners’etiquette

Mitaka City frequently hears complaints about the etiquette of dog owners.

Please remember to

take home dog waste
make sure to use a lead at all times
train your dog thoroughly
attach a dog license purposes should your dog become lost

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