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Doggie style— Japan
Preface
The Japanese are going bonkers over their canines. But with the market for doggie products reaching saturation point, what’s next for the lucrative industry? Funerals and hotels apparently.
01Ryo Kikuchi styling Silk, a Schnauzer, at his salon, Gallery Artesta
02Hiromi Nozaki with Chuto
03Chuto in cargo pants
04Angelica is photographed after a grooming session
05Angelica, Yorkshire terrier
06Toy poodle, Indy, with Super Dread style by Kikuchi
07Groomers at work at Green Dog salon
08Dog carry bags and beds at Hannari, Tokyo
09Dog fashions, Hannari
10Dogs enjoying T-site, Daikanyama
11Waiting room at Tsunayoshi no Yu
12Custom collar at Hannari
13Dog buggies, Hannari
14Dog run, Tsunayoshi no Yu dog spa, Tokyo
15Hannari, Omotesando Hills
16Popular dog cookbook by Yuki Minamimura
17Mr and Mrs Yamamoto with Reno
18Mr and Mrs Takahashi with Raita
19Grooming at Green Dog
20Green Dog salon, hotel, shop and animal hospital
21Organic canine toiletries at Kitchen Dog!, Aoyama
22Rice seasoning at Kitchen Dog!
23Health foods and products at Kitchen Dog!
24Lee jeans at Hannari
25Chicken salad and horse meatballs at Kitchen Dog! deli
26Drying off after the pool
27Entrance to dog run at Tsunayoshi no yu
28Mr and Mrs Jozaki with Purin
29Megumi Karasawa with Bell (gold) and Niko (black tan)
30Editorial meeting at ‘Aiken no Tomo’ (Loved One’s Friends) magazine
31‘Aiken no Tomo’ is celebrating its 60th birthday this year
32A dog run at Tsunayoshi no Yu, which can be rented out by groups for up to 50 small dogs
33Shampooing
34Dogs bathing in hot spring water
35Dog therapy in a swimming pool
36Water treadmill for dogs, good for rehab and slimming
37A dip in the hot spring at the dog onsen
38A smash poodle bred by Toshinori Omura
39A dog run at Tsunayoshi no Yu, which can be rented out by groups for up to 50 small dogs
The Japanese are going bonkers over their canines. But with the market for doggie products reaching saturation point, what’s next for the lucrative industry? Funerals and hotels apparently.
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