Tokyo-ites go crazy over pooch pampering
Radio Singapore International, Aug 19, 2005
the Japanese, well known for their inventive mindsets, have ventured into interesting business enterprises like spas for dogs, catering for dogs, and even a hotel that organizes wedding ceremonies for a doggy couple....we filmed the wedding, there were about 20 people, and dogs in front of the chapel. We went through the religion of having a priest as well. The priest would say things like "would you like to share the rest of your life with the other dog", it is like a real wedding. ,,, the happy moment is the exchanging of wedding bands, and a toast to the happy couple....but they put a collar around each dog like a ring to the finger. And later, they will share a cup of milk. In the Shinto religion, when you marry, you celebrate the union with a cup of sake. Here it is replaced with a cup of milk. It is like a real wedding you see for people. The little female Chihuahua is in a kimono costume, and the male Chihuahua will be in a traditional black and white Japanese wedding costume. ....more....
