Step-by-step timeline
D-60
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
Not mandatory, ISO recommended
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (Japan)
Export Quarantine Certificate; Form RE + ATTACH for re-entry
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
Within 10 days before flight
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — Japan
Authority
Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) / MAFF
Certificate
Export Quarantine Certificate; Form RE + ATTACH for re-entry
Clinical exam
Within 10 days before flight
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Canada
Microchip
Not mandatory, ISO recommended
Rabies vaccine
Dogs ≥3 months need valid rabies certificate
Certificate
Valid rabies certificate required
Airline constraints
No specific airline restrictions recorded for this route. Check with your chosen carrier before booking.
Japan → 
Canada