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WDA representatives met with Congressman Oshima Kusuo. He pledged to prioritise the legislation to ban dog and cat meat.
WDA held and event in the Congress to present evidence of the dog meat industry in Japan. 20 congressmen attended to show support.
Genlin met with congressmen to discuss strategies on banning dog and cat meat in Japan.
Genlin founded "Dog Cat Party", the first political party dedicated to promoting the welfare of dogs and cats in the world.
Genlin successfully promoted the establishment of the Animal Parliamentary Alliance with parliamentary parties. The heavyweight member of the ruling party Hidehisa Otsuji became the chairman of the alliance.
34 members of the Cross-party Congressional Animal Welfare Alliance has submitted a joint letter to Prime Minister Suga, requesting Japan’s accession to the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
Hidehisa Otsuji, chairman of the Parliamentary League for Animal Welfare, along with 10 members of the league, submitted a request letter to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in The Prime Minister’s Official Residence, turning a historic page on animal welfare in Japan. The request letter also lays the groundwork for a joint initiative between the United States and Japan on the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats.
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Japan Focus – International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats
On June 8, 2022, a request letter was submitted to Prime Minister Kishida calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating
Japan Spotlight – Regulation against Animal Cruelty
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Japan Spotlight – Popular Scottish Fold with Droopy Ears
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Japan Focus – Guidelines for Responding to Animal Cruelty
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Japan Spotlight – Government Makes Progress in Animal Welfare Initiatives
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Inspection of Standards for the Management of Dogs and Cats
A malicious trader was found to have abused over 400 dogs in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and was charged with violating the Animal Protection Law
Ministry of the Environment in Japan Comprehensively Promotes the Adoption of Dogs and Cats
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Animal Protection Law and its Implementation
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Veterinary Nurse Act to be Enforced in May
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Japan to Improve Animal Welfare
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Japan Government Euthanizes Companion Animals
The Ministry of the Environment has announced that more than 24,000 dogs and cats were euthanized at public health centers nationwide from April 2020 to
Dog and Cat Diplomacy in Japan
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