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Update: Japan Dog Export has ceased operations as of February 20th, 2025.

Japan Dog Export was set up over 10 years ago by Shigeru Kato, a Japanese/Australian born in Kanagawa, Japan. With many years of experience in Japanese-English translation and small scale import/export, his passion project is the preservation of the Japanese dog breeds (Nihon Ken). 

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Shigeru shows, breeds, and works with his Kishu and Shikoku, and is a member of the Nihon Ken Hozonkai (Japanese Dog Preservation Society), the Kai Ken Aigokai (Kai Dog Protection Society), the Japan Kennel Club, the Dainihon Hunter’s Association, and is also very active in canine rescue. He is the author of The Nihon Ken Blog, the Tora Inu Blog, and his kennel is Awa Yamainu Sou (Awa Mountain Dog).

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  1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2021 at 7:58 PM

    Good morning,

    Hope you are well. My family is keen on finding a red coat Shiba Inu puppy to live with us in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I would like an ethically bred pedigree but I’m finding it very difficult to find. Could you please help me find a kennel or contact for this?

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    1. KatoFebruary 1, 2021 at 9:26 PM

      Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately we no offer our services in this regard.

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