Japan Animal Welfare Act (動物愛護管理法) — Basic Principles (基本原則)
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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すべての人が「動物は命あるもの」であることを認識し、みだりに動物を虐待することのないようにするのみでなく、人間と動物が共に生きていける社会を目指し、動物の習性をよく知ったうえで適正に取り扱うよう定めています。(EN: All people must recognize animals as living beings, refrain from cruelty, and properly handle animals with knowledge of their habits, aiming for a society where humans and animals coexist.)