In response to the email below, I live in the states but have relatives
in Japan and am half Japanese.  They DO NOT EAT DOGS, CATS, OR FERRETS!
Most of the Asian countries that do consume dogs are the third world
countries such as Vietnam.  Ferrets are actually a popular pet in Japan,
however, I do not know the particulars of taking a ferret over there and
what the quarantine may be.  My family and I did bring our dog back from
Taiwan many years ago.  My father was in the military and we spent four
years there.  We had to keep the dog in quarantine in Hawaii for 6 weeks.
However, that was the requirement for bringing a dog into the United
States from a foreign country.  Japan's laws may be different.
 
>Hi everyone!  I was just wondering if any of you, especially military,
>have had any experience in or know anything anout Okanawa, Japan.  A
>friend of mine is in the military and he is going to be stationed there
>for three years and wanted to know if ferrets were allowed over there,
>as he really wants a ferret.  I have heard that they eat ferrets ( and
>dogs and cats) over there, but I am not sure.  If they do eat ferrets it
>shouldn't be a problem, as the ferret will more than likely be inside
>and out of sight....
[Posted in FML issue 3710]