The pet industry is the latest sector to take advantage of growing interest in the city of Shima, Mie Prefecture, ahead of next month¡¯s Group of Seven summit.
In response to increasing demand for pets nationwide, a facility run by the Shima City Council for Social Welfare has started producing dog treats using seaweed. A dog hotel in Kashikojima, the summit¡¯s main location, is also gaining popularity.
In one employment support facility for people with disabilities, run by the council, the smell of the sea wafts into a baking studio.
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