Canada Japan 
New places.
Same best friends.
A little clarity for a big adventure.
Start your pet’s journey from Canada to Japan.
Links to
official guidance
A calmer start
to your adventure
For cats, dogs
and their people
The journey
Eight steps. One big adventure.
A first look at bringing your dog or cat from Canada to Japan.
- 1
Microchip
Start with your pet’s identification and microchip records.
- 2
Rabies vaccines
Review vaccination history and the required sequence with your vet.
- 3
Antibody test
Discuss rabies antibody testing and approved laboratories.
- 4
Waiting period
Check how the waiting period applies to your pet’s travel dates.
- 5
Notify Japan
Review advance notification with Japan’s Animal Quarantine Service.
- 6
Health paperwork
Plan veterinary checks and export certification with CFIA.
- 7
Time to fly
Confirm your airline’s pet policy, carrier rules, and booking.
- 8
Arrival inspection
Prepare for your pet’s inspection on arrival in Japan.
This is a planning overview, not a complete checklist or confirmation that your pet can travel. Requirements depend on your pet’s history and route. Always check the official guidance before making travel plans.
Official resources
Go straight to the source.
The latest requirements belong with the people who set them.
Japan Animal Quarantine Service
Import procedures for dogs and cats from regions including Canada.
Read Japan’s import guidance
MAFFJapan’s Ministry of Agriculture
Official animal quarantine information, notices, and contacts.
Explore quarantine information
CFIACanadian Food Inspection Agency
Canadian export information and certificates for travel to Japan.
Read Canada’s export guidance
Meet PawFly
Their next chapter.
Right there with you.
We’re building an iPhone companion to help you organize your pet’s travel preparations, one step at a time.
Coming soon for iPhone
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Different shores.
Same family.