{"data":{"code":"JP","name":"Japan","direction":"import","completeness_score":0.89,"last_updated":"2026-10-26T20:59:17.156535+00:00","requirements_page":"https://info.pawgo.fr/countries/jp","summary":{"microchip_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/import-other.html","citation_text":"Step 1  Microchip implanting Dogs and cats must be identified by a microchip before the first rabies vaccination.","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"rabies_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.807,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/qanda/dogcata.html","citation_text":"4 Immunization against diseases other than rabies Q: Are vaccinations and certificates of immunization against any diseases other than rabies required? A: An animal will not be denied importation or given a longer quarantine period on the grounds that it has not been immunized against a disease other than rabies","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"rabies_waiting_days":{"status":"not_found"},"titer_test_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.807,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/dog/attach/pdf/import-other-42.pdf","citation_text":"If they cannot arrive within the validity period, another rabies antibody test is required [→ STEP 4]","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"titer_waiting_days":{"value":180,"status":"found","confidence":0.96,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/import-other.html","citation_text":"about rabies antibody test is here Step 4  Waiting period (180 days or more) Dogs and cats are required to arrive in Japan after 180 days have passed from the date of blood sampling for the rabies antibody test","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"health_certificate_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.95,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/import-other.html","citation_text":"Health certificates that must be submitted to the Animal Quarantine Service can be submitted in the current way or if the government agency of the exporting country notifies in advance that an electromagnetic records of health certificates ","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"health_certificate_validity_days":{"status":"needs_review","confidence":0.807,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/qanda/dogcata.html","citation_text":"A: Please get clinical inspection (for rabies and leptospirosis (dogs only))by a own veterinarian or a veterinary officer of a government agency of the exporting country within 10 days before boarding,and after that get the Health Certificate issued by the government agancy of the exporting country.Please refer to our guide to get the certificate issued by the government agancy of the exporting country. ( Designated regions ) ( Non-designated regions ) If your pet is scheduled to go other country within one year after entering Japan, please check the entry regulation of the exporting country and note it on the certificate issued by the government agancy of the exporting country.","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"quarantine_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.97,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/index.html","citation_text":"Import quarantine: Dogs and cats to be imported into Japan must undergo import quarantine.","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"quarantine_days":{"status":"needs_review","confidence":0.97,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/dog/attach/pdf/import-other-42.pdf","citation_text":"Any dogs and cats that do not meet the requirements will be subject to quarantine at a detention \nfacility for the necessary period (up to 180 days).","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"import_permit_required":{"required":true,"status":"found","confidence":0.807,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal/dog/import-free.html","citation_text":"Step 3  Advance notification ＜Advance notification＞ Applicants must notify Animal Quarantine Service at the expected port of entry not less than 40 days before arrival in Japan","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"},"breed_restrictions":{"required":false,"status":"found","confidence":0.97,"source_tier":"gov_regulatory","citation_url":"https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/animal/dog/attach/pdf/import-other-42.pdf","citation_text":"Dogs and cats imported into Japan must undergo import quarantine","interpreted_at":"2026-09-02T12:12:00.671398+00:00"}}},"powered_by":"Pawgo","compute_your_trip":"https://www.pawgo.fr","source":"https://info.pawgo.fr"}