In response to the growing number of pet owners who want to eat out with their canines in tow, more dining establishments are opening their doors to dogs, but this is not without its problems.
The so-called dog cafe Denen Sabo in Tokyo's fashionable Denenchofu district has a special menu for dogs and is popular with pet owners. At first glance, the canine dishes look like any other meal, but their ingredients have been selected to meet the animals' needs.
A woman drinking iced coffee at the cafe said she often stops by while taking a walk. Her two Akita dogs seem content sprawled on the floor.