Mandatory wearing of microchips for dogs and cats

From June 1, 2020, dogs and cats sold at breeders and pet shops will be required to be microchipped.
Dogs and cats purchased from breeders, pet shops, etc. are microchipped, so "change registration" is required to change the microchip information to the owner himself.
In addition, if a dog or cat that has not been microchipped is newly microchipped at a veterinary hospital, it is necessary to register the owner information of the microchip.
If you already have a dog or cat, please microchip your dog or cat as much as possible.
A microchipped dog is considered a rabies tag.
For details on the microchip registration system for dogs and cats, please see the website of the Ministry of the Environment below.

If you have a new dog with a microchip

Register microchip information with the Japan Veterinary Medical Association by web application or paper application. In the case of web application, please follow the link below "Dog and cat microchip information registration reception site for migration to the database of the Ministry of the Environment". For paper applications, please contact the Japan Veterinary Medical Association by phone (phone number 03-6384-5320). The registration fee is 300 yen for web applications and 1,000 yen for paper applications.

If your dog is newly microchipped

Register the microchip information after preparing a "microchip attachment certificate" issued by a veterinarian. In the case of web application, please follow the link below "Dog and cat microchip information registration reception site for migration to the database of the Ministry of the Environment". For paper applications, please contact the Japan Veterinary Medical Association by phone (phone number 03-6384-5320). The registration fee is 300 yen for web applications and 1,000 yen for paper applications.

You must register your dog with the city.
Dog owners must register their dogs within 30 days of the date of ownership.
Also, if you have a dog that is less than 90 days old, you must register the dog within 30 days after the dog turns 90 days old.
Please attach the dog license issued at the time of registration to your dog. In addition to being proof of registration, it also serves as a lost tag.
If you have not registered yet, please do so at the Health Center or Hirao/Wakabadai branch office.

Dogs that have completed microchip registration do not need to report moving out or moving in to the city. Therefore, please access the URL below and follow the procedures to change the location of your dog.
Note: Please have your registration certificate ready.