Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2014

Animal Walk Tokyo is a community organization focused on living with and helping animals in need. In addition to rescue efforts, the group strives to provide a fun way for people to come together both online and in person to make life with pets easier in Japan. Discussion boards on the organization’s website offer a forum where animal lovers can share pet-friendly resources and answer questions, with topics ranging from English-speaking veterinarians to traveling with your pet and pet-friendly cafés in town.

Animal Walk Tokyo also focuses on raising awareness about pet rescue. Every year, the organization hosts a variety of events to bring the community together to meet like-minded animal lovers and learn new ways to help out. Animal Walk Tokyo also raises money for local rescue groups and introduces animals to people who may be thinking about adopting. To find out how you can get involved, visit: www.animalwalktokyo.org.