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Cappiness Cafe Welfare?

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So in general I am wanting to avoid animal cafe because of reports of bad animal welfare and lack of standards in Japan. Especially those with nocturnal animals and where there are designer breeds that don't stay adults forever or there may be poaching or over stimulation, possibly sedation. I am very conscious of this however I have people in my party wanting to visit.

On the website for Cappiness the animal welfare does seem up to standards and I can't see issues. I would like to hear other peoples' accounts of those who care about these matters and are perceptive of animal behaviour. Any positive or negative experiences first hand?

https://cappiness.jp/animal-welfare The website/booking form states that:

  • They have access to outside spaces and private space - which is a huge issue I have with other cafes
  • They have veterinary checkups and nutritional care
  • They aren't open during the night and each animal has rest sessions
  • They limit visitor numbers and only open when the animals are healthy
  • The capybaras are raised in captivity
  • That feeding and interactions may be limited on some days

Is there any issue I am not aware of here? This seems like it is ethical.

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 8:13 PM UTC

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