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Japan’s pet care industry booms as ‘fur babies’ outnumber infants

First publishedJul 13, 01:20 UTC
Last updatedJul 14, 05:14 UTC · 16d ago
11 outletAl Jazeera
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Japan's pet care industry is growing very fast because there are more pets than babies in the country. Toy and food makers are now focusing a lot of their business on animals instead of human infants.

Reported by 1 outlet — Al Jazeera. See all sources ↓

The pet care market in Japan is booming. This means businesses selling things for pets are doing very well. This growth happens because there are more 'fur babies' (pets) than newborn babies. Toy and food companies are changing what they make to fit this trend.

Why it matters

This shows a big change in Japanese life. It tells us that people are caring for pets as much as children.

In brief
What is booming in Japan?
The pet care industry is growing very quickly.
Why is the pet market growing?
It is because there are more pets than infants (new babies).
What are companies doing now?
They are turning their attention to making products for pets.
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All outlets frame the story in a very similar way, focusing on the economic boom caused by the pet population outnumbering human babies.

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    Economic Growth Driven by Pet Population

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    Al JazeeraHighlights industry boom due to more pets than infants.
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    Al JazeeraNotes baby product makers are turning attention to the pet market.
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