Inside the Minato Ward Celebrity Favorite, Exploring the Exclusive Dog Nursery Where Entertainment Celebrities’ Beloved Pets Commute in Chauffeur-Driven Luxury Cars
What is so special about the "doggy daycare" for celebrities in Minato-ku?
As expected, it’s Minato Ward, where simply living there is a status symbol. Who are the kind of people that send their pets to daycare in such a place?
“They’re all celebrities, you know (laughs). There are company executives, doctors, and even celebrities. Living in luxury apartments, commuting to daycare in chauffeured cars, they’re truly celebrity dogs.”
The popular option is the 60,000 yen per month (excluding tax) four-day-a-week course. Finally, Ms. Shiraishi told us what she values when interacting with dogs.
“Of course, we prioritize the wishes of our customers, but we’re conscious of making the dogs feel like ‘coming here is fun!’ If they resist coming, it hinders their progress, so creating an environment where they feel comfortable coming is the most important.”
For top-tier celebrity dogs, there’s top-tier service – that’s what a dog daycare is all about.
From the March 22, 2024 issue of FRIDAY
PHOTO： Shinji Hamasaki
