Rethinking Pet Rights: The Evolution of Animal Welfare Laws in Japan
From Property to Sentient Beings – The Journey of Pets in Japanese Law Introduction: I was chatting with my Japanese friend Nao on Instagram, discussing Japan's culture when she dropped a bombshell about a particular law regarding pets. This law categorizes them as property or objects rather than recognizing them as living beings with their own rights. To put it more simply, it's like they've been treating pets as high-end furniture instead of the adorable buddies they truly are! But on a brighter note, Nao assured me not to fear, as a gust of change is sweeping
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