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

Japan’s collapsing birthrate is prompting manufacturers of baby products to redirect their attention to the pet market. The shift reflects the growing importance of animals as household companions. Japan’s “fur babies” now outnumber infants, giving the pet care industry fresh room to expand. Companies are adapting their products and strategies to this changing demographic landscape.

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