Your pet is more than just an animal; it’s your child, your companion, your entire world. Pet lovers would go to great lengths for their beloved companions, and they’re more than willing to pamper them with special products and services — a fact made abundantly clear by the booming pet care market. The lengths to which the industry goes to cater to pet parents and their fur babies are on full display at AZem , a Sapporo-area lifestyle store encompassing everything related to pets, camping and fishing.
Have you ever bought a onesie for your Chihuahua online only to discover it doesn’t fit? AZem helps keep your pooch comfortable and fashionable with pop-up shops selling items handmade by local businesses. These pop-ups allow dogs to try on outfits, letting you find the perfect fit before making a purchase. After hearing about AZem from friends, I was curious to see what other unique concepts Japanese pet supply stores had to offer, so I ventured into a local shop.
What I discovered is that Japan’s critter-focused businesses have every imaginable product to pamper your pets , f r om premium meal plans and supplements to luxurious fur care products and traditional Japanese clothing. *Please note: The shops mentioned here sell animal-related products and not the animals themselves. Pet Food and Meal Plans The day after my introduction to AZem, I stopped by the newly revamped Pet Smile in Togoshi Ginza.
I was greeted with floor-to-ceiling displays jam-packed with pet prod.