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Japan Animal Welfare Act (動物愛護管理法) — Dangerous Animals (危険な動物の飼養規制)

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jp-animal-welfare 200 tok en 2026-07-24

Japan Animal Welfare Act (動物愛護管理法) — Dangerous Animals (危険な動物の飼養規制)

Source: 動物愛護管理法の概要 (Outline of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals), env.go.jp, retrieved 2026-07-24 via headless Chromium (server-rendered)

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  • 国が定めた危険な動物とその交雑種は令和2年6月1日から愛玩の目的での飼養ができなくなりましたが、動物園や試験研究等で飼う場合は、法律に基づき都道府県知事又は政令指定都市の長の許可を受ける必要があり、動物が脱出できない構造の飼養施設を設けるなどして、事故防止を図らなければなりません。 (EN: Dangerous animals and their hybrids designated by the state may not be kept as pets from 2020-06-01; zoos/research must obtain governor permission and use escape-proof facilities.)

Sources

  • 動物愛護管理法の概要 (Outline of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals), env.go.jp, retrieved 2026-07-24 via headless Chromium (server-rendered)