Luxury Life in Japan

This article from The Economist is about how residents of Tokyo Japan live a life of luxury, but these residents are not just people, they're pets! As you walk on the streets of Tokyo you will see dogs dressed in the latest fashions, including shoes. You will see sports clubs for dogs, like WanWan (woof-woof). WanWan offers their clients swimming lessons, balance ball sessions, and aromatherapy massages. Also, the article suggests that because Japan's human population is aging they are particularly sensitive to the needs of a geriatric pet, so acupuncture and funeral services are offered to pets. In all, the industry is worth billions, not including the cat sector, which contributes billions as well. Unfortunately, there are now many strays that are gassed to death to control the population, and because the majority of desired dogs are hand-bag sized.

https://www.economist.com/asia/2018/11/03/japan-pampers-its-pets-like-nowhere-else