TOKYO, Feb 21 (News On Japan) –
February twenty second is well known as “Cat Day” in Japan, with homeowners generously meting out particular treats for the nation’s second hottest pet.
A survey by Intage reveals that 23.8% of households have pets, with canine being the preferred (40.2%), adopted by cats (35.1%).
The pet meals market in Japan has seen an 11.7 proportion level improve in comparison with the earlier 12 months, with cat meals displaying vital progress. In specific, cat deal with gross sales have roughly doubled within the final 5 years. Additionally, consciousness of pet evacuation plans in case of disasters has risen, with 89% of respondents having some plan, a 4-point improve from final 12 months. This heightened consciousness is attributed to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which emphasised the significance of pet evacuation. An rising variety of folks have indicated that they’d stay with their pets in a automotive or a tent open air in such conditions.
February twenty second is well known as Cat Day in Japan as a result of the date, 2/22, will be pronounced as “ni ni ni” in Japanese, which sounds just like the Japanese onomatopoeia for a cat’s meow, “nyan nyan nyan.” The Japan Pet Food Association formally established Cat Day in 1987 to advertise the well-being of cats and to encourage folks to undertake and look after them.
Source: ANN