Japan Animal Welfare Act (動物愛護管理法) — Animal Welfare Week (動物愛護週間)
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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広く国民の間に動物の愛護と適正な飼養についての関心と理解を深めるため、毎年9月20日から26日までを動物愛護週間とし、国及び地方公共団体ではその趣旨にふさわしい行事を実施しています。(EN: To deepen public interest and understanding of animal protection and proper keeping, every year Sept 20–26 is designated Animal Welfare Week; the state and local governments hold suitable events.)