By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japan has started its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and public health, a government official said, ...

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Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid growing concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and public ...

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The desktop survey, which began in September, will examine the number of facilities, the types of animals they house and the conditions they are held in, and how visitors interact with the animals.