Pet-Friendly Short-Term Rentals in Japan: Opportunity or Liability?
Japan has one of the highest pet ownership rates in Asia — more households have a dog or cat than have a child under 15. Yet the vast majority of short-term rental listings in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka flatly refuse pets. That gap is either a massive opportunity or a sensible precaution, depending on how you run your property. After trying both sides, here’s what I’ve actually learned.