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RECREATION : PETS
List: Top Ten Most Popular Rental Pets in Japan
Date: November 2007
Source: Japan Zoo
Base: Representative sample from all species rented by Japan Zoo, Tokyo.
Notes: The number of companies dedicated to renting out pets in Tokyo in 2008 was 17 in year 2000 rising to 134 by 2008. Companies typically offer promotional deals to coincide with holiday periods and you can get weekly discounted rates. Customers are provided with a small bag containing cleaning materials for cleaning up mess, drinking bowls for water but all food fed to the animals must be purchased from the store.
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Species
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Ave Rental Cost (day)
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Dogs
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5,000 yen
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Cats
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5,000 yen
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Hamster
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1,000 yen
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Rabbit
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2,000 yen
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Ferret
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3,000 yen
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Turtle
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1,000 yen
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Guinea Pig
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2,000 yen
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Squirrel
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3,000 yen
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Bird
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1,000 yen
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Squirrel Monkey
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100,000 yen
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