Bufnițe, arici și capibara, în cafenelele din Japonia. Guvernul lansează o anchetă

The Japanese government will investigate animal cafes due to concerns about hygiene and animal welfare. Activists claim animals are often kept in cramped conditions, and the popularity of these cafes may encourage illegal wildlife trade. The Ministry of the Environment will begin field investigations next month to gather basic information and check compliance with existing laws. Inspections may follow if violations are found. Animal protection organizations have long raised alarms about these establishments, which allow visitors to interact with various species, including endangered ones. A WWF Japan report highlighted insufficient hygiene and the presence of pathogens in some cafes.