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Does a Microchip Replace the Dog License Tag in Japan? How to Check

In Japan, a microchipped dog needs no license tag only if your city, ward, town or village takes part in a special exception. We answer common questions: how to check, what to tell a dog run, and what changes when you move.2026/10/206 min read