Mandatory Microchipping of Dogs and Cats

Microchip Registration System for Dogs and Cats

From June 1, 2022, microchipping will be mandatory for dogs and cats sold by breeders, pet shops, and the like.
Dogs and cats purchased from breeders, pet shops, etc., are implanted with microchips, so it is necessary to perform a "change registration" to update the microchip information to the owner themselves.
Also, if a microchip is newly implanted at a veterinary hospital in dogs or cats that do not have a microchip, it is necessary to register the owner information for the microchip.
If you already have a dog or cat, please have them microchipped as much as possible.
Dogs with microchips are considered to have a rabies tag through the microchip.
For details about the microchip registration system for dogs and cats, please refer to the Ministry of the Environment website below.

• Q&A for Pet Owners Regarding the Microchip Registration System Starting from June 1, 2022 (Ministry of the Environment) (External Link)
• For owners who have registered their dogs' or cats' microchips with existing private registration organizations (Fam, JKC, AIPO, etc.)(External Link)

Necessary procedures for dog owners

Dogs with Microchips

When You Have Newly Started Keeping a Dog with a Microchip

Register the microchip information with the Japan Veterinary Medical Association via web application or paper application. For web applications, please proceed using the link below for the "Microchip Information Registration for Dogs and Cats (Ministry of the Environment)". For paper applications, please contact the Japan Veterinary Medical Association by phone (Phone number: 03-6384-5320). Please note that the registration fee is 400 yen for web applications and 1,400 yen for paper applications.

When a new microchip is attached to a pet dog

Prepare the "Microchip Implantation Certificate" issued by a veterinarian and register the microchip information. For web applications, please proceed via the link below to the "Dog and Cat Microchip Information Registration Ministry of the Environment." For paper applications, please contact the Japan Veterinary Medical Association by phone (phone number 03-6384-5320). Please note that the registration fee is 400 yen for web applications and 1,400 yen for paper applications.

• Microchip Information Registration for Dogs and Cats, Ministry of the Environment(External Link)

Dogs without Microchips

It is necessary to register your dog with the city.
Dog owners must register their dogs within 30 days of starting to keep them.
Additionally, those who have started keeping a dog under 90 days old must register the dog within 30 days from the day the dog turns 90 days old.
Please attach the dog registration tag issued at the time of registration to your dog. It serves as proof of registration and also functions as a lost pet tag.
If you have not completed registration, please register at the Health Center or the Hirao or Wakabadai Branch Office.

Information on Moving In and Out

Dogs with completed microchip registration do not need to notify the city of moving in or out, but notification of changes to the Ministry of the Environment or designated registration organization is required. Please access the URL below and proceed with changing the dog's location and other details.
Note: Please prepare your registration certificate.

• Ministry of the Environment: Designated Registration Organization(External Link)