Anyone move from the US to Japan with Pets? -

My husband and I are planning to move to Japan in the next year or so, and we have 2 dogs. Does anyone have experience in doing this recently? I heard a rumor that it costs $3k per dog now to be imported into Japan. Is this true?? Apart from that what was the whole experience like? Was it a hassle? Was it complicated and painful? Thanks for your help.

Japanese Quarantine Office web page might be helpful. http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/animal... This is just technical issue and the air freight of your pets is different story. I think $3K is quite doubtful though.

We live in Okinawa, military, if you come with your pets they will first be boarded, and put in isolation so that no disease will follow them. All their shots need to be up to date and you will have to pay by weight for them to fly. Its anywhere from 100+ depending on weight. MSG me on yahoo babyd2626 if you need any more advice! Good luck!

Before you import, please look through the sites mentioned below. They contain information about bringing animals into the country.