news Al Jazeera 2026-07-13

Japan's pet care industry booms as pets outnumber infants

Japan's pet care industry is experiencing rapid growth as the number of pets now exceeds the number of infants due to the country's declining birthrate. Manufacturers of baby products are shifting their focus to the pet market.

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