Installation of microchips and information registration

From June 1, 2022, dogs and cats sold at breeders and pet shops are required to wear microchips.
General owners are obliged to wear microchips. However, if a new microchip is attached to a dog or cat bred at home, or if an individual that has already been equipped with a microchip has been transferred, the system of the designated registration organization designated by the Minister of the Environment Registration or change registration is mandatory.
For more information, please visit the Yokohama Animal Protection Center page.

In Yokohama City, apart from microchip information registration, dog registration based on the Rabies Prevention Law is required.
For details on how to proceed, see the page on registering your dog.